αἵρεσις, -εως, ἡ (αἱρέω, -ομαι), [in LXX for נְדָבָה,] 1. capture. 2. choosing, choice (see MM, VGT, see word). 3. that which is chosen, hence, opinion; esp. a peculiar opinion, heresy: 1Co.11:19, Gal.5:20, 2Pe.2:1 R, txt. 4. In late writers (MM, VGT), of a set of persons professing particular principles or opinions, a school, sect, party, faction: Act.5:17 15:5 24:5,14 26:5 28:22, I Co, Ga, II Pe, l.with, R, mg. (Cremer, 614). † (AS)
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G139 — αἵρεσις
ahiresis · sect · Greek
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Acts 5:17 · αἵρεσιςThen the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went outActs 15:5 · αἱρέσεωςBut some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”Acts 24:5 · αἱρέσεως·We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,Acts 24:14 · αἵρεσινI do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,Acts 26:5 · αἵρεσινThey have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion.Acts 28:22 · αἱρέσεωςBut we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”1 Corinthians 11:19 · αἱρέσειςAnd indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.Galatians 5:20 · αἱρέσεις,idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,2 Peter 2:1 · αἱρέσειςNow there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.