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ἀντί G473

G473 is the Greek word ἀντί, transliterated antí. The King James Version most often renders it for.

Word: ἀντίTransliteration: antíLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 20 verses

What it means

opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in addition to).

Where it comes from

a primary particle.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 22 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

for 15×because 4×room 1×therefore 1×that 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: for, in the room of.

Verses using ἀντί

All 20 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 2:22 · KJV

But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

Matthew 5:38 · KJV

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Matthew 17:27 · KJV

Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

Matthew 20:28 · KJV

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Mark 10:45 · KJV

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Luke 1:20 · KJV

And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

Luke 11:11 · KJV

If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?

Luke 12:3 · KJV

Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

Luke 19:44 · KJV

And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.

John 1:16 · KJV

And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

Acts 12:23 · KJV

And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

Romans 12:17 · KJV

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

1 Corinthians 11:15 · KJV

But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.

Ephesians 5:31 · KJV

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 · KJV

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

2 Thessalonians 2:10 · KJV

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

Hebrews 12:2 · KJV

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:16 · KJV

Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.

James 4:15 · KJV

For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

1 Peter 3:9 · KJV

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Common questions

What does Strong's G473 mean?

G473 is the Greek word ἀντί (antí), meaning opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in addition to).

How is G473 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it for (15 times), because (4 times), room (1 time), therefore (1 time), that (1 time).

How many times does G473 appear in the Bible?

ἀντί (antí) is tagged in 20 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G473 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary particle.

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