G2214–ζήτησις–zētēsis

There was therefore a reasoning of the disciples of John with a Jew about purification.

ζήτησις zētēsis “a debate”

A commotion therefore having taken place, and no small discussion on the part of Paul and Barnabas against them, they arranged that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others from amongst them, should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.

ζητήσεως zētēseōs “controversy”

And much discussion having taken place, Peter, standing up, said to them, Brethren, *ye* know that from the earliest days God amongst you chose that the nations by my mouth should hear the word of the glad tidings and believe.

ζητήσεως zētēseōs “controversy”

And as I myself was at a loss as to an inquiry into these things, I said, Was he willing to go to Jerusalem and there to be judged concerning these things?

ζήτησιν zētēsin “inquiry”

he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but sick about questions and disputes of words, out of which arise envy, strife, injurious words, evil suspicions,

ζητήσεις zētēseis “controversies”

But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.

ζητήσεις zētēseis “speculations”

But foolish questions, and genealogies, and strifes, and contentions about the law, shun; for they are unprofitable and vain.

ζητήσεις zētēseis “controversies”