Strong's Lexicon zétéma: Question, issue, matter of debate Original Word: ζήτημα Word Origin: From the Greek verb ζητέω (zéteō), meaning "to seek" or "to inquire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ζήτημα, the concept of inquiry or questioning can be related to Hebrew words like שְׁאֵלָה (she'elah, Strong's H7596), meaning "question" or "request." Usage: The term ζήτημα (zétéma) refers to a subject of inquiry or a matter that is under discussion or debate. It is used in the New Testament to denote questions or issues that arise, often in the context of theological or doctrinal discussions. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, philosophical and theological debates were common, and questions (ζήτημα) were often raised to explore different viewpoints or to challenge existing beliefs. The early Christian community, as it formed its identity and doctrine, frequently encountered questions and issues that required resolution, both internally and in dialogue with the surrounding culture. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2213 zḗtēma (a neuter noun) – a question arising from a hot dispute (rigorous debate). See 2211 (zēteō). 2213 /zḗtēma ("a controversial question") focuses on probing the principle at stake (the underlying idea). [2214 /zḗtēsis (a feminine noun) however focuses on a particular "brand" (type of) principle working out in practice.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zéteó Definition an inquiry NASB Translation issue (1), points of disagreement (1), questions (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2213: ζήτημαζήτημα, ζητητός, τό (ζητέω), a question, debate: Acts 15:2; Acts 26:3; νόμου, about the law, Acts 23:29; περί τίνος, Acts 18:15; Acts 25:19. (From Sophocles down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance question, issueFrom zeteo; a search (properly concretely), i.e. (in words) a debate -- question. see GREEK zeteo Forms and Transliterations ζήτημά ζητηματα ζητήματα ζητήματά ζητηματος ζητήματος ζητηματων ζητημάτων zetemata zetḗmata zetḗmatá zētēmata zētḗmata zētḗmatá zetematon zetemáton zētēmatōn zētēmátōn zetematos zetḗmatos zētēmatos zētḗmatosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 15:2 N-GNSGRK: περὶ τοῦ ζητήματος τούτου NAS: concerning this issue. KJV: about this question. INT: about the question this Acts 18:15 N-NNP Acts 23:29 N-GNP Acts 25:19 N-ANP Acts 26:3 N-GNP Strong's Greek 2213 |
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