Strong's Lexicon antikeimai: To oppose, to be set against, to resist Original Word: ἀντίκειμαι Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἀντί (anti, meaning "against") and the verb κεῖμαι (keimai, meaning "to lie" or "to be situated"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of opposition in the Hebrew Bible can be found in words like צָרַר (tsarar, Strong's H6887) meaning "to bind, be narrow, be in distress, be an adversary" and קוּם (qum, Strong's H6965) meaning "to rise, stand up, be established," often used in contexts of rising against or opposing. Usage: The verb ἀντίκειμαι (antikeimai) is used in the New Testament to describe an active opposition or resistance. It conveys the idea of being in a position contrary to something or someone, often implying hostility or antagonism. This term is used to describe both physical and ideological opposition. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of opposition was not only physical but also philosophical and ideological. The term ἀντίκειμαι would have been understood in various contexts, such as political opposition, military resistance, or philosophical debate. In the New Testament, it often describes the opposition faced by early Christians from both Jewish and Gentile communities, as well as spiritual opposition from demonic forces. HELPS Word-studies 480 antíkeimai (from 473 /antí, "against" and 2743 /kautēriázō, "to place") – properly, place fully against, constitutionally oppose – like someone being thoroughly unreconcilable ("intractable, implacable"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anti and keimai Definition to lie opposite, i.e. oppose, withstand NASB Translation adversaries (1), contrary (1), enemy (1), opponents (3), opposes (1), opposition (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 480: ἀντίκειμαιἀντίκειμαι; 1. to be set over against, lie opposite to, in a local sense ((Hippocrates de aëre, p. 282 Foes. (191 Chart.); Strabo 7, 7, 5); Herodian, 6, 2, 4 (2 Bekker); 3, 15, 17 (8 Bekker); (cf. Aristotle, de caelo 1, 8, p. 277{a}, 23)). 2. to oppose, be adverse to, withstand: τίνι, Luke 13:17; Luke 21:15; Galatians 5:17; 1 Timothy 1:10. simply (ὁ) ἀντικείμενος, an adversary, (Tittmann 2:9): 1 Corinthians 16:9; Philippians 1:28; 2 Thessalonians 2:4; 1 Timothy 5:14. (Dio Cass. 39, 8. Exodus 23:22; 2 Macc. 10:26, etc.; (see Sophocles' Lexicon, under the word).) From anti and keimai; to lie opposite, i.e. Be adverse (figuratively, repugnant) to -- adversary, be contrary, oppose. see GREEK anti see GREEK keimai Englishman's Concordance Luke 13:17 V-PPM/P-NMPGRK: πάντες οἱ ἀντικείμενοι αὐτῷ καὶ NAS: all His opponents were being humiliated; KJV: all his adversaries were ashamed: and INT: all who were opposed to him and Luke 21:15 V-PPM/P-NMP 1 Corinthians 16:9 V-PPM/P-NMP Galatians 5:17 V-PIM/P-3S Philippians 1:28 V-PPM/P-GMP 2 Thessalonians 2:4 V-PPM/P-NMS 1 Timothy 1:10 V-PIM/P-3S 1 Timothy 5:14 V-PPM/P-DMS Strong's Greek 480 |
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