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νεῖκος (neikos)

neikos

altercation

G8384 · Greek · New Testament · 0 verses

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Koine Greek
Testament
New Testament
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0 verses
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Definition

Definition

1. a quarrel, wrangle, strife , (Homer), etc.
2. strife of words, railing, abuse, a taunt, reproach , (Iliad by Homer)
3. a strife at law, dispute before a judge , (Odyssey by Homer)
4. battle, fight , (Homer); ν. φυλόπιδος (Odyssey by Homer); of dissensions between whole nations , νεῖκος πρὸς Καρχηδονίους (Herdotus Historicus)
5. cause of strife, matter of quarrel , (Sophocles Tragicus) (ML)