The meaning of “ἀντιτάσσομαι”
Understanding antitássomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
oppose themselves, resist. - to range oneself against, i.e. oppose
ἀντιτάσσομαι
oppose themselves, resist. - to range oneself against, i.e. oppose
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 18:6 | “And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.” Word: ἀντιτάσσομαι (antitássomai) | |
| Romans 13:2 | “Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.” Word: ἀντιτάσσομαι (antitássomai) | |
| James 4:6 | “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” Word: ἀντιτάσσομαι (antitássomai) | |
| James 5:6 | “Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.” Word: ἀντιτάσσομαι (antitássomai) | |
| 1 Peter 5:5 | “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” Word: ἀντιτάσσομαι (antitássomai) |