Strong's Lexicon dichostasia: Division, dissension, disunity Original Word: διχοστασία Word Origin: From a compound of δίχα (dicha, meaning "apart" or "asunder") and στάσις (stasis, meaning "a standing" or "rebellion"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "dichostasia," the concept of division can be related to terms like מַחֲלֹקֶת (machloqeth, meaning "division" or "dispute") as seen in the Old Testament. Usage: The term "dichostasia" refers to a state of division or dissension, often implying a separation into opposing factions or parties. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the discord and lack of unity that can arise within a community, particularly within the body of believers. It is often associated with works of the flesh and is contrasted with the unity and harmony that should characterize the Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, unity and harmony were highly valued in both civic and familial contexts. Division and factionalism were seen as threats to the stability and peace of society. In the early Christian church, unity was especially important as believers sought to live out the teachings of Jesus in a diverse and often hostile environment. The apostles frequently addressed issues of division, urging believers to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. HELPS Word-studies 1370 di NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dichostateó (to stand apart) Definition standing apart, dissension NASB Translation dissensions (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1370: διχοστασίαδιχοστασία, διχοστασίας, ἡ (διχοστατέωto stand apart), dissension, division; plural: Romans 16:17; 1 Corinthians 3:3 (Rec.); Galatians 5:20. (Occasionally in Greek writings from Solon in Demosthenes, p. 423, 4 and Herodotus 5, 75 on; (1 Macc. 3:29).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance division, sedition. From a derivative of dis and stasis; disunion, i.e. (figuratively) dissension -- division, sedition. see GREEK dis see GREEK stasis Forms and Transliterations διχοστασιαι διχοστασίαι διχοστασιας διχοστασίας dichostasiai dichostasíai dichostasias dichostasíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 16:17 N-AFPGRK: τοὺς τὰς διχοστασίας καὶ τὰ NAS: who cause dissensions and hindrances KJV: them which cause divisions and INT: those who divisions and Galatians 5:20 N-NFP Strong's Greek 1370 |
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