The meaning of “ἀντίκειμαι”
Understanding antíkeimai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adversary, be contrary, oppose. - to lie opposite, i.e. be adverse (figuratively, repugnant) to
ἀντίκειμαι
adversary, be contrary, oppose. - to lie opposite, i.e. be adverse (figuratively, repugnant) to
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 21:15 | “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.” Word: ἀντίκειμαι (antíkeimai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 16:9 | “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” Word: ἀντίκειμαι (antíkeimai) | |
| Galatians 5:17 | “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.” Word: ἀντίκειμαι (antíkeimai) | |
| Philippians 1:28 | “And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.” Word: ἀντίκειμαι (antíkeimai) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:4 | “Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.” Word: ἀντίκειμαι (antíkeimai) |