470. antapokrinomai

Lexicon

antapokrinomai: To answer back, to reply in return

Original Word: ἀνταποκρίνομαι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: antapokrinomai
Pronunciation: an-tap-ok-ree'-no-my
Phonetic Spelling: (an-tap-ok-ree'-nom-ahee)
Definition: To answer back, to reply in return
Meaning: I contradict, reply against, give a hostile answer.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

answer again, reply against.

From anti and apokrinomai; to contradict or dispute -- answer again, reply against.

see GREEK anti

see GREEK apokrinomai

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from anti and apokrinomai
Definition
to answer again
NASB Translation
answers back (1), make...reply (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 470: ἀνταποκρίνομαι

ἀνταποκρίνομαι; 1 aorist passive ἀνταπεκριθην (see ἀποκρίνω, ii.); to contradict in reply, to answer by contradicting, reply against: τίνι πρός τί, Luke 14:6; (the Sept. Judges 5:29 (Alex.); Job 16:8; Job 32:12; Aesop fab. 172 edition de Furia (p. 353, Coray edition)). Hence, equivalent to to altercate, dispute: with the dative of person Romans 9:20. (In a mathematical sense, to correspond to each other or be parallel, in Nicomachus Gerasenus, arithm. 1, 8, 11, p. 77 a. (p. 17, Hoche edition).) Cf. Winer's De verb. comp. etc. Part iii., p. 17.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From ἀντί (anti, meaning "against" or "in return") and ἀποκρίνομαι (apokrinomai, meaning "to answer" or "to respond").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνταποκρίνομαι, similar concepts of responding or answering back can be found in Hebrew verbs such as עָנָה (anah, Strong's Hebrew 6030), which means "to answer" or "to respond." This Hebrew term is used throughout the Old Testament in contexts where individuals reply to questions or engage in dialogue, similar to the Greek usage in the New Testament.

Usage: This verb is used in contexts where a response or reply is given, often in a dialogical or confrontational setting. It can imply a reciprocal or defensive response.

Context: The Greek verb ἀνταποκρίνομαι appears in the New Testament in contexts where a response is given, often in a manner that suggests a dialogue or a rebuttal. The prefix ἀντί (anti) adds the nuance of "in return" or "against," indicating that the response is not merely an answer but one that is given in reaction to something previously stated.

In the Berean Standard Bible, this term is used to describe interactions where individuals are engaged in a conversation that requires a thoughtful or defensive reply. The use of ἀνταποκρίνομαι can be seen in situations where Jesus or others are responding to questions or challenges posed by others, often in a teaching or corrective context.

For example, in the Gospels, Jesus frequently responds to the questions or accusations of the Pharisees and other religious leaders, using this form of response to clarify, teach, or correct misunderstandings. The term underscores the dynamic nature of these interactions, highlighting the importance of dialogue in the communication of truth and understanding.

The verb is relatively rare in the New Testament, which emphasizes its specific use in contexts where the nature of the response is significant. It is not merely about providing information but engaging in a meaningful exchange that often involves correction or clarification.

Forms and Transliterations

ανταπεκρίθη ανταπεκρίναντο ανταποκριθηναι ανταποκριθήναι ἀνταποκριθῆναι ανταποκρινομενος ανταποκρινόμενος ἀνταποκρινόμενος ανταπόκρισιν antapokrinomenos antapokrinómenos antapokrithenai antapokrithênai antapokrithēnai antapokrithē̂nai

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 14:6 V-ANP
GRK: οὐκ ἴσχυσαν ἀνταποκριθῆναι πρὸς ταῦτα
NAS: And they could make no reply
KJV: answer him again to these things.
INT: not they were able to reply as to these things

Romans 9:20 V-PPM/P-NMS
GRK: εἶ ὁ ἀνταποκρινόμενος τῷ θεῷ
NAS: man, who answers back to God?
KJV: art thou that repliest against God?
INT: are you that answers against God

Strong's Greek 470
2 Occurrences

ἀνταποκρινόμενος — 1 Occ.
ἀνταποκριθῆναι — 1 Occ.