παραδιατριβήparadiatribḗ
useless wrangling: v.l.
Greek (New Testament) · G3859
Meanings
in Rec. for διαπαρατριβή (see that word), 1 Timothy 6:5.
Same root
- παράpará · G3844properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
- διατρίβωdiatríbō · G1304to wear through (time), i.e. remain
Where it appears
Appears 1 times in the Bible.
- 1 Timothy 6:5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.