Religious party, sect

G139
Greek
UBS
αἵρεσις
haíresishah'-ee-res-is
Noun Feminine

Definition

a division or group based upon different doctrinal opinions and/or loyalties and hence by implication in certain contexts an unjustified party or group (applicable in the NT to religious parties)

Semantic Domains

Groups and Classes of Persons and Members of Such Groups and Classes
Communication
Whole
Unite
Part
Divide

Etymology

from G138 (αἱρέομαι);

KJV Translations

heresy (which is the Greek word itself), sect

Occurrences9
Frequency Rank#1181

Verse Usage

This word appears 9 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.