ἀντιλέγω
antilegō
to dispute
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀντιλέγω (antilegō), with the Strong's number G0483, holds a meaning of "to dispute" based on its definition. This verb appears 10 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in various contexts. The occurrences of antilegō suggest that it is primarily used in situations involving opposition or contradiction. When someone uses this word, they are likely engaging in a form of argument or contesting someone else's ideas or perspectives. This usage implies a sense of challenge or disagreement, rather than a passive or neutral exchange of information. While the significance of antilegō is evident in the contexts where it appears, its specific implications and nuances depend on the situation and the surrounding discourse. Nonetheless, as a verb associated with dispute, it highlights the importance of critical thinking and the exchange of opposing views in various biblical narratives.
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Occurrences in Scripture
10 total occurrences across the text
and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
Luke 20:27Some of the Sadducees came to him, those who deny that there is a resurrection.
John 19:12At this, Pilate was seeking to release him, but the Jews cried out, saying, “If you release this man, you aren’t Caesar’s friend! Everyone who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar!”
Acts 13:45But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed.
Acts 13:45But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed.
Acts 28:19But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything about which to accuse my nation.
Acts 28:22But we desire to hear from you what you think. For, as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.”
Romans 10:21But about Israel he says, “All day long I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.”
Titus 1:9holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.
Titus 2:9Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters and to be well-pleasing in all things, not contradicting,