ζήτησις, -εως, ἡ (ζητέω). 1. a seeking, search. 2. a questioning, inquiry, debate: Act.15:2, 7, 2Ti.2:23, Tit.3:9; before περί, Jhn.3:26, Act.25:20, 1Ti.6:4.† (AS)
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G2214 — ζήτησις
zētēsis · controversy · Greek
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John 3:25 · ζήτησιςThen a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.Acts 15:2 · ζητήσεωςAnd after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.Acts 15:7 · ζητήσεωςAfter much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.Acts 25:20 · ζήτησινSince I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges.1 Timothy 6:4 · ζητήσειςhe is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,2 Timothy 2:23 · ζητήσειςBut reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.Titus 3:9 · ζητήσειςBut avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.