Bible Verse Dictionary
Titus 3:9 - Contentions
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| But | G1161 | δέ |
[Conjunction] but and etc. |
| avoid | G4026 | περιΐστημι |
[Verb] to stand all around that is (near) to be a bystander or (aloof) to keep away from |
| foolish | G3474 | μωρός |
[Adjective] dull or stupid (as if shut up) that is heedless (morally) blockhead (apparently) absurd |
| questions | G2214 | ζήτησις |
[Noun Feminine] a searching (properly the act) that is a dispute or its theme |
| and | G2532 | καί |
[Conjunction] and also: even so: then too etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| genealogies | G1076 | γενεαλογία |
[Noun Feminine] tracing by generations that is |
| and | G2532 | καί |
[Conjunction] and also: even so: then too etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| contentions | G2054 | ἔρις |
[Noun Feminine] a quarrel that is (by implication) wrangling |
| and | G2532 | καί |
[Conjunction] and also: even so: then too etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| strivings | G3163 | μάχη |
[Noun Feminine] a battle that is (figuratively) controversy |
| about the law | G3544 | νομικός |
[Adjective] according (or pertaining) to law that is legal (ceremonially); as noun an expert in the (Mosaic) law |
| for | G1063 | γάρ |
[Conjunction] properly assigning a reason (used in argument explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| they are | G1526 | εἰσί |
[Verb] they are |
| unprofitable | G512 | ἀνωφελής |
[Adjective] useless or (neuter) inutility |
| and | G2532 | καί |
[Conjunction] and also: even so: then too etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| vain | G3152 | μάταιος |
[Adjective] empty that is (literally) profitless or (specifically) an idol |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.