Strong's Lexicon suzétésis: Discussion, debate, questioning, dispute Original Word: συζήτησις Word Origin: From the Greek verb συζητέω (suzetéo), meaning "to discuss" or "to dispute." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "suzétésis," the concept of debate or dispute can be related to Hebrew words like רִיב (riyb), meaning "to contend" or "to dispute." Usage: The term "suzétésis" refers to a discussion or debate, often involving questioning or disputing. In the New Testament, it is used to describe situations where there is a contention or argument, typically over theological or doctrinal matters. It implies a back-and-forth exchange of ideas, often with a critical or contentious tone. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public debate and discussion were common, especially in philosophical and religious contexts. The Jewish tradition also valued debate as a means of exploring and understanding the Torah. In the early Christian context, debates often arose as the new faith interacted with Jewish traditions and Greco-Roman philosophies. These discussions were crucial for the development and clarification of Christian doctrine. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom suzéteó Definition disputation NASB Translation dispute (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4803: συζήτησιςσυζήτησις (συνζητησις LTr marginal reading (cf. σύν, II. at the end)), συζητήσεως, ἡ (συζητέω), mutual questioning, disputation, discussion: Acts 15:2 Rec., 7 R G L Tr marginal reading; 28:29 yet G L T Tr WH omit the verse (Cicero, ad fam. 16, 21, 4; Philo, opif. mund. § 17 at the end ((variant readings); quod det. pot. § 1); legg. alleg. 3, 45.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance disputation, reasoning. From suzeteo; mutual questioning, i.e. Discussion -- disputation(-ting), reasoning. see GREEK suzeteo Forms and Transliterations συζητήσεως συζητησιν συζήτησιν suzetesin suzētēsin syzetesin syzētēsin syzḗtesin syzḗtēsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 28:29 Noun-AFSGRK: ἐν ἑαυτοῖς συζήτησιν KJV: great reasoning among INT: among themselves reasoning |
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