ἀνθίστημι
anthistēmi
to oppose
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the Strong's number G0436, the Greek word ἀνθίστημι (anthistēmi) translates to "to oppose". This verb conveys a sense of standing against or thwarting something or someone. Its frequency of 14 occurrences in the Bible suggests that it appears relatively infrequently, implying that the concept of opposition is an important but nuanced aspect of biblical thought. The limited occurrence of ἀνθίστημι hints at a precise and deliberate use of the word to convey a specific meaning. This could imply that the concept of opposition is often used in a specific context, such as resistance or confrontation. Its relatively low frequency also suggests that the word might be used to add a subtle emphasis to a particular point or to highlight a particular dynamic within a text. Given its definition as "to oppose", ἀνθίστημι likely has significant implications for our understanding of power dynamics, relationships, and conflict in biblical narratives.
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Occurrences in Scripture
14 total occurrences across the text
But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Luke 21:15for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.
Acts 6:10They weren’t able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
Acts 13:8But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Romans 9:19You will say then to me, “Why does he still find fault? For who withstands his will?”
Romans 13:2Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
Romans 13:2Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
Galatians 2:11But when Peter came to Antioch, I resisted him to his face, because he stood condemned.
Ephesians 6:13Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
2 Timothy 3:8Even as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind, who concerning the faith are rejected.
2 Timothy 3:8Even as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind, who concerning the faith are rejected.
2 Timothy 4:15of whom you also must beware; for he greatly opposed our words.
James 4:7Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:9Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.