# G2052 --- ## Gary’s Bible Definition - --- ## Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - eritheia (er-ith-i'-ah) --- ## Strong's Definition & Usage - Definition: rivalry, ambition - Usage: (the seeking of followers and adherents by means of gifts, the seeking of followers, hence) ambition, rivalry, self-seeking; a feud, faction --- ## Part of Speech - Noun --- ## BSB Translation - --- ## NASB Translation - selfish ambition (3), selfishly ambitious (1), selfishness (1) - disputes (2) --- ## NASB Word Origin - from erithos (day-laborer) --- ## Occurrences - 7 --- ## Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_2052.htm --- ## BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/2052.htm --- ## Helps Word Studies - [[G2052]] eritheía (from eritheuō, "work for hire") – properly, work done merely for hire (as a mercenary), referring therefore to carnal ambition (selfish rivalry).\ - Ancient Greek uses [[G2052]] /eritheía ("mercenary self-seeking") of acting for one's own gain, regardless of the discord (strife) it causes. [[G2052]] /eritheía ("selfish ambition") places self-interest ahead of what the Lord declares right, or what is good for others. --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Outline - --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Vines - --- ## Transliteration Details - --- ## Date - Initial - 2020.06.27 - Revised - 2023.10.04 ---