Strong's Lexicon philoneikos: Quarrelsome, contentious, fond of strife Original Word: φιλονείκος Word Origin: From φίλος (philos, meaning "friend" or "loving") and νείκος (neikos, meaning "strife" or "quarrel") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "philoneikos," similar concepts can be found in words like מַדּוֹן (madon, Strong's Hebrew 4066), meaning "strife" or "contention." Usage: The term "philoneikos" describes a person who is inclined to engage in disputes or arguments, often seeking conflict rather than peace. It characterizes an individual who is contentious and enjoys engaging in strife or quarrels. This word is used to caution against a divisive and argumentative spirit, which is contrary to the Christian call for unity and peace. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public debate and rhetoric were highly valued, and individuals often engaged in philosophical and political disputes. However, the early Christian community was called to a different standard, emphasizing love, unity, and peace over contentiousness. The term "philoneikos" would have been understood as a negative trait, counter to the virtues promoted by Christian teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom philos and neikos (strife) Definition fond of strife NASB Translation contentious (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5380: φιλόνεικοςφιλόνεικος, φιλονεικον (φίλος, and νεῖκος strife), fond of strife, contentious: 1 Corinthians 11:16. (Pindar, Plato, Polybius, Josephus, Plutarch, others; in a good sense, emulous, Xenophon, Plato, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance contentious. From philos and neikos (a quarrel; probably akin to nikos); fond of strife, i.e. Disputatious -- contentious. see GREEK philos see GREEK nikos Forms and Transliterations φιλόνεικοι φιλονεικος φιλόνεικος philoneikos philóneikosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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