Strong's G139 · Greek
αἵρεσις
hairesis · /hah'-ee-res-is/
Definition
from 138; properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a party or (abstractly) disunion:--heresy (which is the Greek word itself), sect.
KJV: heresy (which is the Greek word itself), sect
Root / derivation: from 138
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered αἵρεσις across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts6 verses
Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, indignation: or, envy
Acts 15:5But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. rose: or, rose up, said they, certain
Acts 24:5For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
Acts 24:14But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
Acts 26:5Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
Acts 28:22But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G139 (hairesis) mean?
from 138; properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a party or (abstractly) disunion:--heresy (which is the Greek word itself), sect.
How many times does G139 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G139 (αἵρεσις) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sect.”
How is hairesis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G139 is rendered as “sect” (5×), “heresies” (3×), “heresy” (1×).
Where does the Greek word αἵρεσις come from?
from 138