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ἀντίκειμαι G480

G480 is the Greek word ἀντίκειμαι, transliterated antíkeimai. The King James Version most often renders it adversaries.

Word: ἀντίκειμαιTransliteration: antíkeimaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G473 (ἀντί) and G2749 (κεῖμαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

adversaries 4×contrary 2×opposeth 1×adversary 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: adversary, be contrary, oppose.

Verses using ἀντίκειμαι

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 13:17 · KJV

And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Luke 21:15 · KJV

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

1 Corinthians 16:9 · KJV

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

Galatians 5:17 · KJV

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Philippians 1:28 · KJV

And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

2 Thessalonians 2:4 · KJV

Who opposeth 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 · KJV

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 to sound doctrine;

1 Timothy 5:14 · KJV

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

Common questions

What does Strong's G480 mean?

G480 is the Greek word ἀντίκειμαι (antíkeimai), meaning to lie opposite, i.e. be adverse (figuratively, repugnant) to.

How is G480 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it adversaries (4 times), contrary (2 times), opposeth (1 time), adversary (1 time).

How many times does G480 appear in the Bible?

ἀντίκειμαι (antíkeimai) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G480 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G473 (ἀντί) and G2749 (κεῖμαι).

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