Zḗtēma — G2213

Definition

neuter noun

a search (properly concretely), i.e. (in words) a debate

Usually translated as

question

Origin

from G2212

• zētéō (G2212)

Occurrences

Zḗtēma occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (5)

• Acts 15:2 — When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question (ζητήματος).
• Acts 18:15 — But if it be a question (ζητημα) of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.
• Acts 23:29 — Whom I perceived to be accused of questions (ζητημάτων) of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.
• Acts 25:19 — But had certain questions (ζητήματα) against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
• Acts 26:3 — Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions (ζητημάτων) which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.