eris denotes interpersonal conflict, including disputes, rivalry, and contention within a community.

The attested usage consistently concerns interpersonal conflict: it is named among disruptive or destructive behaviors, appears within congregational disputes, and can characterize rivalry in motives or arguments.

1. Interpersonal conflict and contention · dominant

   The noun identifies conflict within a group: in 1 Corinthians 1:11 the APB renders the reported condition among the brothers as “quarrels,” and in 1 Corinthians 3:3 it places the singular noun alongside zeal among them. In 2 Corinthians 12:20 and Galatians 5:20, the APB includes it in lists with anger, rivalries, dissensions, and other destructive conduct; Philippians 1:15 places the accusative singular in the clause about preaching from envy and rivalry. Romans 13:13 likewise places the dative singular beside zeal in conduct to be avoided.

   1 Corinthians 1:111 Corinthians 3:32 Corinthians 12:20Galatians 5:20Philippians 1:15Romans 13:13

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously presents the relevant clauses with “quarrels,” “quarrel,” “strife,” “quarreling,” “rivalry,” and “fights,” including Romans 1:29 and Titus 3:9. These variations describe the surrounding verse renderings rather than separate lexical senses.