Bible Encyclopedias
Debate
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
dē̇ -bāt ´: This word is used only once in the Revised Version (British and American) (Proverbs 25:9 ). It evidently refers to the settling of a difficulty with a neighbor, and anticipates Matthew 18:15 . It argues for and shows the advantage of private, peaceable settlement of difficulties. Compare Ecclesiasticus 28:9, and see MAKEBATES .
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Debate'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/d/debate.html. 1915.