Ancient Greek lemma · Strong’s G139

αἵρεσις

hairesis · /hah'-ee-res-is/ — “sect”

taking; the taking by; acquisition; taking, receiving; choice; choice, election; inclination, choice; purpose, course of action; thought; the study; conduct; system of philosophic principles; those who profess such…

Full entry

taking; the taking by; acquisition; taking, receiving; choice; choice, election; inclination, choice; purpose, course of action; thought; the study; conduct; system of philosophic principles; those who profess such principles, sect, school; religious party; sect; faction, party; corps; 'condition'; proposed condition, proposal; commission; embassy, mission; freewill offering; vow; bid

Derivation: from αἱρέω