G2052 — eritheia
The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.
eritheia — pronounced er-ith-i'-ah
perhaps as the same as 2042; properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction:--contention(-ious), strife. see GREEK for 2042
7 occurrences in the KJV.
Romans 2:8
But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
2 Corinthians 12:20
For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
Galatians 5:20
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
Philippians 1:16
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Philippians 2:3
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
James 3:14
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
James 3:16
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
