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Wordy Wednesday: Hairesis

Wes Widner on November 11th, 2009

What it means Greek αἵρεσις Transliteration/Pronunciation hairesis/hī’-re-sēs Strong’s G139 Definition Often translated “sect” or “party”, this word generally means a subdivided group with their own interests. Early Christians were called a Jewish sect (Acts 24:5, Acts 28:22). It’s also interesting to note that in 1 Cor 11:19 we are told that there must be sects among us in order [...]

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