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ἀντιλέγω G483

G483 is the Greek word ἀντιλέγω, transliterated antilégō. The King James Version most often renders it spake against.

Word: ἀντιλέγωTransliteration: antilégōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to dispute, refuse.

Where it comes from

from G473 (ἀντί) and G3004 (λέγω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

spake against 2×deny 1×speaketh against 1×contradicting 1×gainsaying 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: answer again, contradict, deny, gainsay(-er), speak against.

Verses using ἀντιλέγω

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 20:27 · KJV

Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,

John 19:12 · KJV

And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

Acts 13:45 · KJV

But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.

Acts 28:19 · KJV

But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.

Romans 10:21 · KJV

But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

Common questions

What does Strong's G483 mean?

G483 is the Greek word ἀντιλέγω (antilégō), meaning to dispute, refuse.

How is G483 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it spake against (2 times), deny (1 time), speaketh against (1 time), contradicting (1 time), gainsaying (1 time).

How many times does G483 appear in the Bible?

ἀντιλέγω (antilégō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G483 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G473 (ἀντί) and G3004 (λέγω).

Nearby entries

G480 · ἀντίκειμαι — to lie opposite, i.e. be adverse…G481 · ἀντικρύ — opposite G482 · ἀντιλαμβάνομαι — to take hold of in turn, i.e. succor; also…G484 · ἀντίληψις — relief G485 · ἀντιλογία — dispute, disobedience G486 · ἀντιλοιδορέω — to rail in reply

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