Word: eriqeia

Pronounce: er-ith-i'-ah

Strongs Number: G2052

Orig: perhaps as the same as 2042; properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication) faction:--contention(-ious), strife. G2042

Use: TDNT-2:660,256 Noun Feminine

Heb Strong:

1) electioneering or intriguing for office
1a) apparently, in the NT a courting distinction, a desire to put one's self forward, a partisan and fractious spirit which does not disdain low arts
1b) partisanship, fractiousness
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This word is found before NT times only in Aristotle where it denotes a self-seeking pursuit of political office by unfair means. (A&G) Paul exhorts to be one in the mind of Christ not putting self forward or being selfish (Php 2:3). Jas 3:14 speaks against having selfishness or self-promoting in your heart. (Wayne Steury)