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ἀντίτυπον G499

G499 is the Greek word ἀντίτυπον, transliterated antítypon. The King James Version most often renders it figures.

Word: ἀντίτυπονTransliteration: antítyponLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

corresponding ("antitype"), i.e. a representative, counterpart.

Where it comes from

neuter of a compound of G473 (ἀντί) and G5179 (τύπος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

figures 1×like figure 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (like) figure (whereunto).

Verses using ἀντίτυπον

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Hebrews 9:24 · KJV

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

1 Peter 3:21 · KJV

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

Common questions

What does Strong's G499 mean?

G499 is the Greek word ἀντίτυπον (antítypon), meaning corresponding ("antitype"), i.e. a representative, counterpart.

How is G499 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it figures (1 time), like figure (1 time).

How many times does G499 appear in the Bible?

ἀντίτυπον (antítypon) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G499 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a compound of G473 (ἀντί) and G5179 (τύπος).

Nearby entries

G496 · ἀντιπίπτω — to oppose G497 · ἀντιστρατεύομαι — (figuratively) to attack, i.e. (by…G498 · ἀντιτάσσομαι — to range oneself against, i.e. oppose G500 · ἀντίχριστος — an opponent of the Messiah G501 · ἀντλέω — to bale up (properly, bilge water), i.e…G502 · ἄντλημα — a baling-vessel

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