Galatians 5:15

Bite and devour [δ α κ ν ε τ ε κ α ι κ α τ ε σ θ ι ε τ ε]. Strong expressions of partisan hatred exerting itself for mutual injury. Daknein to bite, N. T. o. In LXX metaphorically, Micah 3:5; Habakkuk 2:7. For katesqiein devour, comp. Matthew 23:13; 2 Corinthians 11:20; Revelation 11:5.

Be consumed [α ν α λ ω θ η τ ε]. Rare in N. T. See Luke 9:54. Partisan strife will be fatal to the Christian community as a whole. The organic life of the body will be destroyed by its own members.