Qualifications for Elders


0269 - NO BRAWLER / NOT CONTENTIOUS

269 amachos (am'-akh-os)

from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3163;
AV-not a brawler 1, no brawler 1; 2
1) not to be withstood, invincible
2) not contentious
3) abstaining from fighting

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NEW TESTAMENT USAGE

1 Timothy 3:3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler <269>, not covetous;

Titus 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers <269>, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.


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