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ἀνθίστημι G436
G436 is the Greek word ἀνθίστημι, transliterated anthístēmi. The King James Version most often renders it resist.
What it means
to stand against, i.e. oppose.
Where it comes from
from G473 (ἀντί) and G2476 (ἵστημι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: resist, withstand.
Verses using ἀνθίστημι
All 11 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 5:39 · KJV
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Acts 6:10 · KJV
And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
Acts 13:8 · KJV
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
Romans 9:19 · KJV
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
Romans 13:2 · KJV
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Galatians 2:11 · KJV
But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
Ephesians 6:13 · KJV
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
2 Timothy 3:8 · KJV
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
2 Timothy 4:15 · KJV
Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.
James 4:7 · KJV
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:9 · KJV
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
Common questions
What does Strong's G436 mean?
G436 is the Greek word ἀνθίστημι (anthístēmi), meaning to stand against, i.e. oppose.
How is G436 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it resist (6 times), withstood (4 times), resisted (1 time), resisteth (1 time), withstand (1 time), among others.
How many times does G436 appear in the Bible?
ἀνθίστημι (anthístēmi) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G436 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G473 (ἀντί) and G2476 (ἵστημι).
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