Strong's G2054 · Greek
ἔρις
eris · /er'-is/
Definition
of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling:--contention, debate, strife, variance.
KJV: contention, debate, strife, variance
Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἔρις across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans2 verses
Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
Romans 13:13Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. honestly: or, decently
1 Corinthians2 verses
For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
1 Corinthians 3:3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? divisions: or, factions as men: Gr. according to man?
Galatians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2054 (eris) mean?
of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling:--contention, debate, strife, variance.
How many times does G2054 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2054 (ἔρις) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “strife.”
How is eris translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2054 is rendered as “strife” (4×), “contentions” (2×), “debate” (1×), “debates” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἔρις come from?
of uncertain affinity