Strong’s G1370 · Greek
διχοστασία
dichostasía
Definition
disunion, i.e. (figuratively) dissension
Etymology
from a derivative of G1364 (δίς) and G4714 (στάσις);
Where the KJV renders it
- division
- sedition
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