'Debated' in the Bible

But after ordering them to step out of the Council [chamber], they began to confer among themselves,

He conversed and debated with the Hellenistic Jews, but they attempted to kill him.

Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also debated with him. Some asked, "What is this blabbermouth trying to say?" while others said, "He seems to be preaching about foreign gods." This was because Paul was telling the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.