The meaning of “ἀντιλέγω”
Understanding antilégō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
answer again, contradict, deny, gainsay(-er), speak against. - to dispute, refuse
ἀντιλέγω
answer again, contradict, deny, gainsay(-er), speak against. - to dispute, refuse
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 20:27 | “Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,” Word: ἀντιλέγω (antilégō) | |
| John 19:12 | “And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cesar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Cesar.” Word: ἀντιλέγω (antilégō) | |
| Acts 28:19 | “But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Cesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.” Word: ἀντιλέγω (antilégō) | |
| Romans 10:21 | “But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. ” Word: ἀντιλέγω (antilégō) | |
| Titus 2:9 | “Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;” Word: ἀντιλέγω (antilégō) |