Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to quarrel
Usage: ἐρίζω (ἔρις), [in LXX for מָרָה, etc. ;] to wrangle, strive: Mat.12:19 (LXX, κεκράζεται).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2051
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
5
Strong's G2051 Quick Answer
Strong's G2051 ἐρίζω (erizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. erizo (er-id'-zo) v. 1. to wrangle [from G2054] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include strive. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- erizo (er-id'-zo) v. 1. to wrangle [from G2054]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- strive
Meaning and Definition
erizo (er-id'-zo) v. 1. to wrangle [from G2054] KJV: strive Root(s): G2054
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2051. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2051 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render erizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
strive
Matthew 12:19
How Strong's G2051 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2051 (ἐρίζω) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Kingdoms 12:14 — ἐρίσητε
- 1 Kingdoms 12:15 — ἐρίσητε
- 4 Kingdoms 14:10 — ἐρίζεις
- Genesis 26:35 — ἐρίζουσαι
- Sirach 8:2 — ἔριζε
Strong's G2051 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2051 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
Strong's G2051 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And they were provoking to Isaac and Rebekah.
If ye should fear the Lord, and serve him, and hearken to his voice, and not resist the mouth of the Lord, and ye and your king that reigns over you should follow the Lord, well.
But if ye should not hearken to the voice of the Lord, and ye should resist the mouth of the Lord, then shall the hand of the Lord be upon you and upon your king.
Strong's G2051 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: For gold hath destroyed many, And perverted the hearts of kings.
Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not; And sit not in judgment with sinners.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2051.
And they were provoking to Isaac and Rebekah.
If ye should fear the Lord, and serve him, and hearken to his voice, and not resist the mouth of the Lord, and ye and your king that reigns over you should follow the Lord, well.
But if ye should not hearken to the voice of the Lord, and ye should resist the mouth of the Lord, then shall the hand of the Lord be upon you and upon your king.
Thou hast smitten and wounded Edom, and thy heart has lifted thee up: stay at home and glorify thyself; for wherefore art thou quarrelsome to thy hurt? So both thou wilt fall and Judah with thee.
He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: For gold hath destroyed many, And perverted the hearts of kings.
Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not; And sit not in judgment with sinners.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2051, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2051 FAQ
What does erizo (ἐρίζω) mean?
Erizo (Strong's G2051) is a Greek word most simply glossed "strive". erizo (er-id'-zo) v. 1. to wrangle [from G2054]
How many times is erizo (ἐρίζω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G2051 across 5 books.
Where can I study erizo (ἐρίζω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2051 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate erizo (ἐρίζω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as strive. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2051 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2051, with linked reader references where each row is available.