ζήτησιςzḗtēsis
a searching (properly, the act), i.e. a dispute or its theme
Greek (New Testament) · G2214
Meanings
1. a seeking, search.
2. a questioning, inquiry, debate: Acts 15:2, Acts 15:7, 2 Timothy 2:23, Titus 3:9; followed by περί, John 3:25, Acts 25:20, 1 Timothy 6:4.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 7 times in the Bible.
- John 3:25 A debate broke out between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over ceremonial cleansing.
- Acts 15:2 Paul and Barnabas disagreed with them, arguing vehemently. Finally, the church decided to send Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem, accompanied by some local believers, to talk to the apostles and elders about this question.
- Acts 15:7 At the meeting, after a long discussion, Peter stood and addressed them as follows: “Brothers, you all know that God chose me from among you some time ago to preach to the Gentiles so that they could hear the Good News and believe.
- Acts 25:20 I was at a loss to know how to investigate these things, so I asked him whether he would be willing to stand trial on these charges in Jerusalem.
- 1 Timothy 6:4 Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.
- 2 Timothy 2:23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.