Strong's Lexicon paradiatribé: Discussion, Dispute, Argument Original Word: παραδιατριβή Word Origin: From παρά (para, "beside") and διατριβή (diatribé, "discourse" or "discussion") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "paradiatribé," the concept of debate or dispute can be found in Hebrew words like רִיב (riyb, Strong's H7379), which means "strife" or "contention." Usage: The term "paradiatribé" refers to a form of discussion or argument, often implying a prolonged or contentious debate. In the context of the New Testament, it can denote a situation where individuals engage in verbal exchanges that may involve differing opinions or interpretations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public discourse and debate were common practices, especially in philosophical and religious contexts. The term "paradiatribé" would have been understood as a form of intellectual engagement, where ideas were exchanged, challenged, and defended. Such discussions were integral to the educational and rhetorical traditions of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for diaparatribé, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3859: παραδιατριβήπαραδιατριβή, παραδιατριβης, ἡ, useless occupation, empty business, misemployment (see παρά, IV. 2): 1 Timothy 6:5 Rec. (cf. Winers Grammar, 102 (96)), see διαπαρατριβή. Not found elsewhere; (cf. παραδιατυπόω in Justinian (in Koumanoudes, Λεξεις ἀθησαυρος, under the word)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wrangling, constant arguingFrom a compound of para and diatribo; misemployment, i.e. Meddlesomeness -- perverse disputing. see GREEK para see GREEK diatribo Forms and Transliterations διαπαρατριβαι διαπαρατριβαὶ diaparatribai diaparatribaìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 6:5 N-NFPGRK: διαπαρατριβαὶ διεφθαρμένων ἀνθρώπων KJV: Perverse disputings of men of corrupt INT: constant frictions corrupted of men |