akatastasia denotes disruptive disorder, seen in rivalry within communities and in reports of wars and hardships.

The attested use denotes disruptive disorder: it occurs where rivalry and conflict are present, where peace is set in contrast, and among hardships or reports of wars.

1. Disruptive disorder in conflict or upheaval · dominant

   In 1 Corinthians 14:33, the genitive singular occurs in the clause contrasting God with disorder and associating him with peace; in James 3:16, the nominative singular is where zeal and rivalry are present. The plural forms occur in a list of quarrels and hostile conduct in 2 Corinthians 12:20, among afflictions in 2 Corinthians 6:5, and alongside wars in Luke 21:9; in these verses the APB renders the clause with “disorder” or “disorders.”

   1 Corinthians 14:332 Corinthians 12:202 Corinthians 6:5James 3:16Luke 21:9

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the singular as “disorder” in 1 Corinthians 14:33 and James 3:16, and the plural as “disorders” in 2 Corinthians 6:5 and Luke 21:9. These renderings confirm the verses' presentation rather than isolate every contribution of the term.