Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2054

Strong's G2054 · Greek

ἔρις

eris · /er'-is/

Number
G2054
Language
Greek
Original word
ἔρις
Transliteration
eris
Pronunciation
er'-is
KJV occurrences
9 verses

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.

strife4×
contentions2×
debate1×
debates1×
variance1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Romans2 verses
1 Corinthians2 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Titus1 verse

Topics that use this word

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