Debate

DEBATE de-bat':

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".  1915.