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 · ζήτησιςThere arose therefore a questioning on the part of John’s disciples with some Jews about purification.Acts 15:2 · ζητήσεωςTherefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some others of them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.Acts 15:7 · ζητήσεωςWhen there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe.Acts 25:20 · ζήτησινBeing perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.1 Timothy 6:4 · ζητήσειςhe is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,2 Timothy 2:23 · ζητήσειςBut refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.Titus 3:9 · ζητήσειςbut shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.