Berean Strong's Lexicon suzététés: Debater, Disputer Original Word: συζητητής Word Origin: From the Greek verb συζητέω (suzéteō), meaning "to discuss" or "to dispute." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συζητητής, similar concepts can be found in the Hebrew Bible, such as the role of the "wise" (חכם, chakam) or "counselor" (יועץ, yo'etz), who engage in discussions and provide guidance. Usage: The term συζητητής (suzététés) refers to someone who engages in debate or dispute, often in a philosophical or rhetorical context. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who engage in intellectual arguments, particularly those who challenge or question the teachings of the Gospel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public debate and philosophical discourse were common practices. Philosophers, rhetoricians, and teachers often engaged in public discussions to display their wisdom and rhetorical skills. The term συζητητής would have been understood as someone skilled in argumentation, often associated with the sophists or philosophers who prided themselves on their ability to debate various topics. HELPS Word-studies 4804 syzētētḗs (from 4862 /sýn, "identified with, together" and 2212 /zētéō, "seek") – properly, "a joint-seeker," referring to a debater who delves into philosophical and religious matters, i.e. fiercely dialogues with others. 4804 /syzētētḗs ("ostentatious debater") is only used in 1 Cor 1:20 of someone who "sounds off" to look important ("impressive") – especially on moot subjects and without objective basis. [In biblical times, the Jews had "rabbinical houses" (academic centers) devoted to "religious disputation."] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom suzéteó Definition a disputer NASB Translation debater (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4804: συζητητήςσυζητητής (L T Tr WH συνζητητης (cf. σύν, II. at the end)), συζητητου, ὁ (συζητέω), a disputer, i. e. a learned disputant, sophist: 1 Corinthians 1:20. (Ignatius ad Eph. 18 [ET] (quotation).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance disputer. From suzeteo; a disputant, i.e. Sophist -- disputer. see GREEK suzeteo Forms and Transliterations συζητητής συζητητὴς συνζητητης συνζητητὴς suzetetes suzētētēs syzetetes syzetetḕs syzētētēs syzētētḕsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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