Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀντιλογία”
Understanding antilogía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
contradiction, gainsaying, strife. - dispute, disobedience
G485
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀντιλογία
Phonetican-tee-log-ee'-ah
Transliterationantilogía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
contradiction, gainsaying, strife. - dispute, disobedience
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 6:16 | “For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.” Word: ἀντιλογία (antilogía) | |
| Hebrews 7:7 | “And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.” Word: ἀντιλογία (antilogía) | |
| Hebrews 12:3 | “For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.” Word: ἀντιλογία (antilogía) | |
| Jude 1:11 | “Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.” Word: ἀντιλογία (antilogía) |