Strong’s G5379

φιλονεικία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

philoneikia

Pronunciation

fee-lo-nay-KEE-ah

Definition

Strife, contentiousness, rivalry

Meaning

love of dispute, contention.

Usage

The term "philoneikia" refers to a spirit of contentiousness or a disposition towards strife and rivalry. It denotes an attitude of seeking to win arguments or disputes, often at the expense of harmony and unity. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a negative trait that disrupts community and fellowship among believers.

Bible references

Luke 22:24