G4714 στάσις (stásis) — uprising

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G4714

a standing (properly, the act), i.e. (by analogy) position (existence); by implication, a popular uprising; figuratively, controversy

KJV usage: :--dissension, insurrection, X standing, uproar.

Etymology: from the base of ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

a setting; a standing; an effective position, an unimpaired standing or dignity, Heb. 9:8; a gathered party, a group; hence, a tumultuous assemblage, popular outbreak, Mk. 15:7; Acts 19:40; Lk. 23:19, 25; seditious movement, Acts 24:5; discord, dispute, dissension, Acts 15:2; 23:7, 10*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Mark 15:7 Luke 23:19 Luke 23:25 Acts 15:2 Acts 19:40 Acts 23:7 Acts 23:10 Acts 24:5 Hebrews 9:8

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