ἀντίκειμαι

antikeimaiVerbG0480

be an opponent

From: from G473 (ἀντί) and G2749 (κεῖμαι);

Short Definition

to lie opposite, i.e. be adverse (figuratively, repugnant) to

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to lie opposite to.
2.to oppose, withstand, resist
LXX Usage: for אָיַב, צוּר, שָׂטַן, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
2
Luke
2
1 Corinthians
1
2 Thessalonians
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 16:9
  • 1 Timothy 1:10
  • 1 Timothy 5:14
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:4
  • Galatians 5:17

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