# strife, dispute, disputes, quarrel, quarrels, quarreling, arguing, conflict, conflicts, contention, ambition

## Definition:

The term "strife" refers to physical or emotional conflict between people.

* A person who causes strife does things that result in strong disagreements between people and in hurt feelings.
* Sometimes the use of the word "strife" implies that strong emotions are involved, such as anger or bitterness.
* Other ways to translate this term could include "disagreement" or "dispute" or "conflict."
* "Ambition" is the strong desire to become famous or powerful.

(See also: [angry](../other/angry.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Corinthians 03:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/1co/03/03)
* [Habakkuk 01:03](rc://en/tn/help/hab/01/03)
* [Philippians 01:17](rc://en/tn/help/php/01/17)
* [Proverbs 17:01](rc://en/tn/help/pro/17/01)
* [Psalms 055:8-9](rc://en/tn/help/psa/055/008)
* [Romans 13:13](rc://en/tn/help/rom/13/13)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H1777, H1779, H4066, H4090, H4683, H4808, H6635, H7379, H7701, G485, G1252, G2052, G3055, G3163, G3164, G5379

