The meaning of “ἀντίχριστος”
Understanding antíchristos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
antichrist. - an opponent of the Messiah
ἀντίχριστος
antichrist. - an opponent of the Messiah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 John 2:18 | “Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.” Word: ἀντίχριστος (antíchristos) | |
| 1 John 2:22 | “Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.” Word: ἀντίχριστος (antíchristos) | |
| 1 John 4:3 | “And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.” Word: ἀντίχριστος (antíchristos) | |
| 2 John 1:7 | “For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.” Word: ἀντίχριστος (antíchristos) |