◄ 477. antithesis ►
Strong's Lexicon antithesis: Opposition, contradiction Original Word: ἀντίθεσις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: antithesis Pronunciation: an-TITH-es-is Phonetic Spelling: (an-tith'-es-is) Definition: a proposition, tenet, opinion advanced by one party against another; opposition. Meaning: The term ἀντίθεσις refers to opposition, contrast, or contradiction. It denotes a setting against or a counter-position. Word Origin: Derived from ἀντί (anti, meaning "against" or "opposite") and θέσις (thesis, meaning "a placing" or "position"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀντίθεσις, the concept of opposition or contradiction can be found in various Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas, such as מַחֲלֹקֶת (machloqeth, Strong's Hebrew 4256), meaning "division" or "dispute," and נֶגֶד (neged, Strong's Hebrew 5048), meaning "opposite" or "against." These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of contrasting truth with falsehood and the ongoing struggle between divine revelation and human error. Usage: The word ἀντίθεσις is used in the New Testament to describe a form of opposition or contradiction, particularly in the context of ideas or teachings that are set against one another. Context: The Greek term ἀντίθεσις appears in the New Testament in 1 Timothy 6:20, where the Apostle Paul warns Timothy to guard what has been entrusted to him, avoiding "irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called knowledge." In this context, ἀντίθεσις is used to describe the contradictory arguments or teachings that stand in opposition to the true doctrine of the faith. Paul emphasizes the importance of discernment and the need to protect the integrity of the Christian message against false teachings that present themselves as knowledge but are, in fact, contrary to the truth. The use of ἀντίθεσις in this passage highlights the early church's struggle against heretical teachings and the necessity for believers to remain steadfast in the apostolic doctrine. The term underscores the reality of spiritual and intellectual battles faced by the early Christians, as they navigated a world filled with diverse philosophies and religious ideas. By identifying these opposing arguments as false, Paul calls for a clear distinction between the truth of the Gospel and the deceptive teachings that threaten to undermine it. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from anti and tithémi Definition opposition NASB Translation opposing arguments (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 477: ἀντίθεσις ἀντίθεσις ((τίθημι, from Plato down), ἀντιθεσεως, ἡ; a. opposition. b. that which is opposed: 1 Timothy 6:20, (ἀντιθέσεις τῆς ψευδωνύμου γνώσεως, the inventions of false knowledge, either mutually oppugnant, or opposed to true Christian doctrine). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance opposition. From a compound of anti and tithemi; opposition, i.e. A conflict (of theories) -- opposition. see GREEK anti see GREEK tithemi Forms and Transliterations αντεκάθισας αντιθεσεις αντιθέσεις ἀντιθέσεις αντίθετα antitheseis antithéseis Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 6:20 N-AFP GRK: κενοφωνίας καὶ ἀντιθέσεις τῆς ψευδωνύμου NAS: [and] empty chatter [and] the opposing arguments of what is falsely called KJV: and oppositions of science INT: empty babblings and oppositions called Strong's Greek 477 1 Occurrence ἀντιθέσεις — 1 Occ.