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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (n.) The act or process of discussing by breaking up, or dispersing, as a tumor, or the like.

2. (n.) The act of discussing or exchanging reasons; examination by argument; debate; disputation; agitation.

Greek

1261. dialogismos -- a reasoning
... 1261 (from 1260 , "") - reasoning that is self-based and therefore confused --
especially as it contributes to reinforcing others in discussion to remain in ...
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2816. kleronomeo -- to inherit
... properly, to assign inheritance (inherit) by . See 2818 () for more discussion
on and . 2816 ("to assign inheritance by lot-casting ...
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4973. sphragis -- a seal, a signet
... "Seal" is often used metaphorically (Ro 4:11; 1 Cor 9:2; 2 Tim 2:19; Rev 9:4). For
more discussion see 4972 (), and the at "the Great Tribulation.". ...
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1062. gamos -- a wedding
... For more discussion, see 4394/ ("prophecy) and 110/ ("the divine investiture
of immortality") at the return of Christ. Word Origin a prim. ...
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4716. stauros -- an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom. ...
... not ! For more discussion on the untold suffering of Christ on the cross
see 4717 ("to on a cross"). [The "" (Mk 8:34) is . Rather ...
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2757. kenophonia -- empty talk
... chatter, empty talk. From a presumed compound of kenos and phone; empty sounding,
ie Fruitless discussion -- vain. see GREEK kenos. see GREEK phone. ...
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4000. pentakischilioi -- five thousand
... 4000 -- 5,000. This term is also used with (ie with added ). For discussion on
this see: 4002 ("five"), 5507 ("thousand"), and 5070 ("4,000"). ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... (4102).". 3. In sum, (4102) is that we as He grants impulse ("divine spark";
cf. the Heb form of believe, , in a later discussion). ...
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3150. mataiologia -- idle or foolish talk
... talking. Word Origin from mataiologos Definition idle or foolish talk NASB
Word Usage fruitless discussion (1). vain jangling. From ...
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2214. zetesis -- a search, questioning
... Word Origin from zeteo Definition a search, questioning NASB Word Usage controversial
questions (1), controversies (1), debate (2), discussion (1), how to ...
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Library

Theological Discussion
... THEOLOGICAL DISCUSSION. ROBERT F. HORTON, DD How the Cross Saves 16mo, cloth, net
50c. "Will bring help and light to minds perplexed and darkened by doubt. ...
/.../jowett/my daily meditation for the circling year/theological discussion.htm

Discussion of the Subject of Permission
... DISCUSSION OF THE SUBJECT OF PERMISSION. As frequent mention of the permission
of sin has been already made by us, it will be a work ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 3/discussion of the subject of.htm

But in the Discussion which we at Present Maintain...
... Book IV. 30 But in the discussion which we at present maintain� But in
the discussion which we at present maintain, we do not ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/30 but in the discussion.htm

The Morning of the Discussion.
... Homily III. Chapter I."The Morning of the Discussion. Two days, therefore,
having elapsed, and while the third was dawning, I ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter i the morning of the.htm

The Point at which the Discussion Has Arrived, and what Remains to ...
... Book IX. Chapter 1."The Point at Which the Discussion Has Arrived, and
What Remains to Be Handled. Some have advanced the opinion ...
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Of the Order of the Discussion, which Requires that we First Speak ...
... Chapter 1."Of the Order of the Discussion, Which Requires that We First Speak of
the Eternal Punishment of the Lost in Company with the Devil, and Then of ...
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Messianic Discussion with John the Baptist.
... Sixth Book. 6. Messianic Discussion with John the Baptist. Then the Jews sent
priests and levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? ...
/.../origens commentary on the gospel of john/6 messianic discussion with john.htm

Discussion of the Saying of Peter.
... Book XII. 40. Discussion of the Saying of Peter. But let us next see what
was the thought of Peter when he answered and said to ...
/.../origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/40 discussion of the saying.htm

Discussion of the Divine Generation is Continued. ...
... Book I. Chapter XIII. Discussion of the Divine Generation is continued.�
Discussion of the Divine Generation is continued. St. ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xiii discussion of the.htm

He Continues the Discussion of the Difficulty He Has Entered Upon. ...
... Book V. Chapter XIV. He continues the discussion of the difficulty he has
entered upon� He continues the discussion of the difficulty ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xiv he continues the.htm

Thesaurus

Discussion (29 Occurrences)
...Discussion (29 Occurrences). ... Mark 8:17 He perceived what they were saying, and He
said to them, "What is this discussion of yours about having no bread? ...
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Debate (13 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) Contention in words or arguments; discussion for the purpose of elucidating
truth or influencing action; strife in argument; controversy; as, the ...
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Mote (6 Occurrences)
... 4. (v.) See 1st Mot. 5. (n.) A meeting of persons for discussion; as, a wardmote
in the city of London. 6. (n.) A body of persons who meet for discussion, esp. ...
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Breeches (6 Occurrences)
... coats.") The rendering of the King James Version is the more likely, though the
meaning of the Aramaic sarbal is obscure (compare the thorough discussion in Ges ...
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Immaculate
... avoided in the public statement of the dogma and in the defense of it by Roman Catholic
writers, but one has but to survey the course of discussion leading up ...
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Lawyer (5 Occurrences)
... the views of the individual scribe could not be taken as a standard; hence, the
several disciples of the law must frequently meet for discussion, and the ...
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Ir-ha-heres
... Most of the discussion of this name arises from this uncertainty and is
hence rather profitless. The starting-point of any proper ...
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Irhaheres
... Most of the discussion of this name arises from this uncertainty and is
hence rather profitless. The starting-point of any proper ...
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Propose (8 Occurrences)
... 2. (v.) To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to
propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; to propose an ...
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Conference (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or
discussion; interchange of views. 3. (n.) A meeting for ...
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Bible Concordance

Discussion (29 Occurrences)

Matthew 16:8 Jesus, perceiving it, said, "Why do you reason among yourselves, you of little faith,'because you have brought no bread?'
(See NIV)

Mark 8:17 He perceived what they were saying, and He said to them, "What is this discussion of yours about having no bread? Do you not yet see and understand? Are your minds so dull of comprehension?
(WEY NIV)

Luke 9:46 Now there was a discussion among them about which of them would be the greatest.
(BBE)

Luke 22:4 And he went away and had a discussion with the chief priests and the rulers, about how he might give him up to them.
(BBE)

Luke 24:15 and, in the midst of their conversation and discussion, Jesus Himself came and joined them,
(WEY)

John 3:25 As the result, a discussion having arisen on the part of John's disciples with a Jew about purification,
(WEY NAS RSV)

John 6:52 Then the Jews had an angry discussion among themselves, saying, How is it possible for this man to give us his flesh for food?
(BBE)

John 7:12 And there was much discussion about him among the mass of the people. Some said, He is a good man; but others said, No, he is giving people false ideas.
(BBE)

John 7:32 This discussion of the people came to the ears of the Pharisees; and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent servants to take him.
(BBE)

Acts 4:15 But when they had given them orders to go out of the Sanhedrin, they had a discussion among themselves,
(BBE)

Acts 15:2 Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some others of them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
(WEB BBE DBY)

Acts 15:7 When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe.
(WEB WEY BBE DBY NIV)

Acts 18:19 They put in at Ephesus, and there Paul left his companions behind. As for himself, he went to the synagogue and had a discussion with the Jews.
(WEY BBE)

Acts 18:28 For he overcame the Jews in public discussion, making clear from the holy Writings that the Christ was Jesus.
(BBE)

Acts 23:9 And there was a great outcry: and some of the scribes on the side of the Pharisees got up and took part in the discussion, saying, We see no evil in this man: what if he has had a revelation from an angel or a spirit?
(BBE)

Acts 24:12 and neither in the temple did they find me reasoning with any one, or making a dissension of the multitude, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city;
(See NAS)

Acts 25:12 Then Festus, having had a discussion with the Jews, made answer, You have said, Let my cause come before Caesar; to Caesar you will go.
(BBE)

Acts 25:20 And as I had not enough knowledge for the discussion of these things, I made the suggestion to him to go to Jerusalem and be judged there.
(BBE)

Romans 2:15 since they exhibit proof that a knowledge of the conduct which the Law requires is engraven on their hearts, while their consciences also bear witness to the Law, and their thoughts, as if in mutual discussion, accuse them or perhaps maintain their innocence--
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise? where is he who has knowledge of the law? where is the man of this world who has a love of discussion? has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
(BBE)

1 Timothy 1:6 from which certain, having swerved, did turn aside to vain discourse,
(See NAS RSV)

1 Chronicles 12:19 And some of the men of Manasseh came over to David, when he went with the Philistines to the war against Saul, but he gave them no help: for the lords of the Philistines, after discussion, sent him away, saying, He will go back to his master Saul, at the price of our lives.
(BBE)

1 Chronicles 26:14 And the care of the door on the east came out for Shelemiah. Then the name of Zechariah his son, a man wise in discussion, came out, and the door on the north was given to him.
(BBE)

1 Chronicles 27:32 Now Jonathan, David's father's brother, expert in discussion, and a man of good sense, was a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni, had the care of the king's sons;
(BBE)

1 Chronicles 27:33 And Ahithophel was the king's expert in discussion and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.
(BBE)

2 Chronicles 20:21 And after discussion with the people, he put in their places those who were to make melody to the Lord, praising him in holy robes, while they went at the head of the army, and saying, May the Lord be praised, for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
(BBE)

2 Chronicles 30:2 For the king, after discussion with his chiefs and all the body of the people in Jerusalem, had made a decision to keep the Passover in the second month.
(BBE)

Nehemiah 6:7 And that you have prophets preaching about you in Jerusalem, and saying, There is a king in Judah: now an account of these things will be sent to the king. So come now, and let us have a discussion.
(BBE)

Isaiah 45:21 Give the word, put forward your cause, let us have a discussion together: who has given news of this in the past? who made it clear in early times? did not I, the Lord? and there is no God but me; a true God and a saviour; there is no other.
(BBE)

Subtopics

Discussion

Related Terms

Debate (13 Occurrences)

Mote (6 Occurrences)

Breeches (6 Occurrences)

Immaculate

Lawyer (5 Occurrences)

Ir-ha-heres

Irhaheres

Propose (8 Occurrences)

Conference (2 Occurrences)