controversy

. a fight , , : , , ; pl., .† a strife contention quarrel II Co 7:5 II Ti 2:23 Ja 4:1 Tit 3:9

twistingen, over, strijd, vechterijen

(earlier: a battle, conflict, hence) in the sphere of words, etc: strife, contention, quarrel.

quarrel

a battle, i.e. (figuratively) controversy

fighting, strive, striving

μάχη, -ης, ἡ (μάχομαι), [in LXX chiefly for רִיב ;] 1. a fight. 2. a strife, contention, quarrel: 2Co.7:5, 2Ti.2:23, Jas.4:1; pl., Tit.3:9.† (AS)