Strong's Lexicon logomachia: Word battle, dispute about words, quarrel over words Original Word: λογομαχία Word Origin: From the Greek words λόγος (logos, meaning "word" or "speech") and μάχη (machē, meaning "battle" or "fight"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "logomachia," the concept of fruitless disputes can be related to Hebrew words like רִיב (riyb, meaning "strife" or "contention") and מַדּוֹן (madon, meaning "quarrel" or "dispute"). Usage: The term "logomachia" refers to a contention or strife involving words. It implies a focus on verbal disputes, often characterized by arguments over semantics or trivial matters rather than substantive issues. In the New Testament, it is used to caution against engaging in fruitless debates that do not edify or promote godliness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and debate were highly valued skills, often used in public forums and philosophical discussions. However, the early Christian community was warned against engaging in pointless arguments that could lead to division and distract from the core message of the Gospel. The emphasis was on maintaining unity and focusing on the transformative power of the Word of God rather than getting entangled in endless debates over words. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom logomacheó Definition a strife of words NASB Translation disputes about words (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3055: λογομαχίαλογομαχία, λογομαχίας, ἡ (λογομαχέω), dispute about words, war of words, or about trivial and empty things: plural 1 Timothy 6:4. (Not found in secular authors.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a dispute about wordsFrom the same as logomacheo; disputation about trifles ("logomachy") -- strife of words. see GREEK logomacheo Forms and Transliterations λογομαχιας λογομαχίας logomachias logomachíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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