ΑἽΡΕΣΙΣ

ΑἽΡΕΣΙΣ: αἵρεσις, -εως, ἡ [ (< αἱρέω, -ομαι), [in LXX for נְדָבָה,] ] 1. . capture.

2. . choosing, choice (v. MM, VGT, s.v.).

3. . that which is chosen, hence, opinion; esp. a peculiar opinion, heresy: I Co 11:19, Ga 5:20, II Pe 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: Ac 5:17 15:5 24:5, 14 26:5 28:22, I Co 11:19, Ga 5:20, II Pe 2:1, R, mg. (Cremer, 614).†