ἀντιλέγω
antilegō
“to dispute”
Definition
to dispute, refuse
from G473 (ἀντί) and G3004 (λέγω);
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Greek Verb
Occurrences
ἀντιλέγω appears 9 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.
But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”
Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary:“Behold, this Child is appointed to causethe rise and fall of many in Israel,and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
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