ζήτησις

zētēsis

Greek G2214 Noun, feminine 8 occurrences in 8 verses
ζήτησις controversy

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.†

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Concordance 8 verses

  1. John 3:25 ζήτησις

    Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.

  2. Acts 15:2 ζητήσεως

    And 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.

  3. Acts 15:7 ζητήσεως

    After 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.

  4. Acts 25:20 ζήτησιν

    Since 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.

  5. 1 Timothy 1:4 ἐκζητήσεις

    or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

  6. 1 Timothy 6:4 ζητήσεις

    he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and semantics, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

  7. 2 Timothy 2:23 ζητήσεις

    But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

  8. Titus 3:9 ζητήσεις

    But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

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