# ἐριθεία (eritheia)

Strong’s G2052. 6 New Testament occurrences.

(the seeking of followers and adherents by means of gifts, the seeking of followers, hence) ambition, rivalry, self-seeking; a feud, faction.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/eritheia-g2052

## Occurrences

- [Romans 2:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans/2/8) — But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
- [2 Corinthians 12:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/12/20) — For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings,…
- [Galatians 5:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/galatians/5/20) — Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
- [Philippians 2:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/philippians/2/3) — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
- [James 3:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/james/3/14) — But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
- [James 3:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/james/3/16) — For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.