# G0139 --- ## Gary’s Bible Definition - --- ## Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - hairesis (hah'-ee-res-is) --- ## Strong's Definition & Usage - Definition: choice, opinion - Usage: a self-chosen opinion, a religious or philosophical sect, discord or contention --- ## Part of Speech - Noun --- ## BSB Translation - --- ## NASB Translation - sect (6) - factions (2) - heresies (1) --- ## NASB Word Origin - from haireó ([[G0138]]) --- ## Occurrences - 9 --- ## Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_139.htm --- ## BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/139.htm --- ## Helps Word Studies - [[G0139]] haíresis (a feminine noun derived from 138 /hairéomai, "personally select, choose") – properly, a personal (decisive) choice. - [[G0139]] /haíresis ("a strong, distinctive opinion") is used in the NT of individual "parties (sects)" that operated within Judaism. The term stresses the personal aspect of choice – and hence how being a Sadducee (Ac 5:17) was sharply distinguished from being a Pharisee (Ac 15:5; 26:5). - As a feminine noun, [[G0139]] (haíresis) highlights the subjective (individual) nature of a specific (divisive) opinion. --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Outline - --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Vines - --- ## Transliteration Details - --- ## Date - Initial - 2023.10.02 - Revised - ---