Antíkeimai — G480

Definition

verb

to lie opposite, i.e. be adverse (figuratively, repugnant) to

1. to be set over against, lie opposite to, in a local sense (; Herodian, 6, 2, 4 ; 3, 15, 17
2. to oppose, be adverse to, withstand

Usually translated as

be contrary, adversary, oppose

Origin

from G473 and G2749

• antí (G473)
• keîmai (G2749)

Occurrences

Antíkeimai occurs 8 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), 1 Corinthians (1), Galatians (1), Philippians (1), 2 Thessalonians (1), 1 Timothy (2)

• Luke 13:17 — And when he had said these things, all his adversaries (ἀντικείμενοι) were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
• Luke 21:15 — For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries (ἀντικείμενοι) shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
• 1 Corinthians 16:9 — For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries (ἀντικείμενοι).
• Galatians 5:17 — For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary (ἀντίκειται) the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
• Philippians 1:28 — And in nothing terrified by your adversaries (ἀντικειμένων): which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:4 — Who opposeth (ἀντικείμενος) and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
• 1 Timothy 1:10 — For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary (ἀντίκειται) to sound doctrine;
• 1 Timothy 5:14 — I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary (ἀντικειμένῳ) to speak reproachfully.