ἀνθίστημι

anthistēmiVerbG0436

to oppose

From: from G473 (ἀντί) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

Short Definition

to stand against, i.e. oppose

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in pres., impf., fut. and 1 aor. act., causal, to set against.
2.In mid, and pass., also pf. and 2 aor. act., to withstand, resist, oppose
LXX Usage: for עָמַד, יָצַב, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Timothy
2
Acts
2
Romans
2
1 Peter
1
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 5:9
  • 2 Timothy 4:15
  • Acts 6:10
  • Galatians 2:11
  • Luke 21:15

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