Greek word study

αἵρεσιςhaíresis — a self-chosen opinion, a sect

a self-chosen opinion, a religious or philosophical sect, discord or contention.

Translated in the King James as: heresy (which is the Greek word itself), sect

Appears 9 times in Scripture

Origin: from G138 (αἱρέομαι);

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