Lexical Summary anantirrétós: Indisputably, undeniably Original Word: ἀναντιρρήτως Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without objection Adverb from anantirrhetos; promptly -- without gainsaying. see GREEK anantirrhetos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from anantirrétos Definition without contradiction NASB Translation without...raising any objection (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 369: ἀναντιρρήτωςἀναντιρρήτως (WH ἀναντιρητως, see their Appendix, p. 163, and Rho), adverb, without contradiction: Acts 10:29 (I came without gainsaying). Polybius 23, 8, 11 (others). Topical Lexicon Canonical Occurrence The adverb translated “without objection” (ἀναντιρρήτως) appears once in the Greek New Testament, Acts 10:29: “So when I was invited, I came without objection. May I ask why you sent for me?” (Berean Standard Bible). Spoken by the Apostle Peter on entering Cornelius’s house, the term highlights an unquestioning readiness to comply with God’s revealed will. Semantic Field and Nuance The word conveys the idea of acting without hesitation, dispute, or inward reservation. It is stronger than a mere willingness; it implies the removal of all inner resistance. In Scripture this nuance emphasizes wholehearted submission to divine direction, contrasting with the natural human impulse to question, argue, or delay. Historical Context in Acts Acts 10 records a decisive moment in redemptive history: the gospel’s official entrance into Gentile life apart from proselyte conversion to Judaism. Peter’s vision of the sheet (Acts 10:9-16) overturned long-held ceremonial boundaries. “Without objection” describes Peter’s response to the Spirit’s command (Acts 10:20). His prior threefold refusal to “kill and eat” (Acts 10:14) is now replaced by unreserved obedience, demonstrating a personal transformation that parallels the church’s widening mission. Theological and Redemptive Significance 1. Divine Initiative: God orchestrates both Cornelius’s prayers and Peter’s vision (Acts 10:1-8, 9-16). Peter’s unquestioning compliance underscores that salvation history advances by God’s sovereign direction, not human strategy. Practical Ministry Application • Discerned Guidance: Believers are called to test spiritual promptings against Scripture; once confirmed, they should proceed “without objection,” resisting the paralysis of analysis. Related Biblical Themes and Passages • Abraham’s immediate obedience in Genesis 12:4. Each instance exhibits the same spirit captured by ἀναντιρρήτως, illustrating a consistent biblical principle. Conclusion This lone yet pivotal word in Acts 10:29 encapsulates a decisive element of Christian discipleship: prompt, unquestioning submission to God’s revealed will. Through Peter’s example, the Scriptures commend believers of every age to relinquish internal objections and join God’s unfolding mission with joyful readiness. Forms and Transliterations αναντιρητως ἀναντιρήτως αναντιρρήτως ἀναντιρρήτως αναντλούν αναξηράνατε αναξηρανεί anantirretos anantirrētōs anantirrḗtos anantirrḗtōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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