485. antilogia

Lexicon

antilogia: Contradiction, opposition, dispute

Original Word: ἀντιλογία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: antilogia
Pronunciation: an-tee-log-ee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (an-tee-log-ee'-ah)
Definition: Contradiction, opposition, dispute
Meaning: contradiction, contention, rebellion.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

contradiction, strife.

From a derivative of antilego; dispute, disobedience -- contradiction, gainsaying, strife.

see GREEK antilego

HELPS Word-studies

485 antilogía (from 483 /antilégō, "to dispute," derived from 473 /antí, "opposite to" and 3004 /légō, "speaking to a conclusion") – properly, a contrary conclusion which closely "corresponds," but does so in an opposite way; a controversy (dispute, "gainsaying"), taking the opposite side to attack (supposedly on the basis of sound logic).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from antilegó
Definition
gainsaying, contradiction
NASB Translation
dispute (2), hostility (1), rebellion (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 485: ἀντιλογία

ἀντιλογία ἀντιλογίας, ἡ (ἀντίλογος, and this from ἀντιλέγω) (from Herodotus down);

1. gainsaying, contradiction: Hebrews 7:7; with the added notion of strife, Hebrews 6:16 (Exodus 18:16; Deuteronomy 19:17, etc.).

2. opposition in act (this sense is disputed by some, e. g. Lün. on Heb. as below, Meyer on Romans 10:21 (see ἀντιλέγω); contra cf. Fritzsche on Romans, the passage cited): Hebrews 12:3; rebellion, Jude 1:11 (Proverbs 17:11).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἀντί (anti, meaning "against") and λέγω (lego, meaning "to speak").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of contradiction or opposition in speech can be related to several Hebrew terms, though there is no direct equivalent. Some related Hebrew words include:
• מַר (mar, Strong's 4784) meaning "to rebel" or "to be contentious."
• רִיב (rib, Strong's 7379) meaning "strife" or "dispute."
• סָרַר (sarar, Strong's 5637) meaning "to be stubborn" or "to rebel."

These Hebrew terms capture the essence of opposition and rebellion, similar to the Greek ἀντιλογία, and are used in contexts where individuals resist divine authority or engage in contentious behavior.

Usage: The word ἀντιλογία is used in the New Testament to describe instances of opposition or contradiction, particularly in the context of resistance to divine truth or authority.

Context: The Greek term ἀντιλογία appears in the New Testament to highlight the nature of opposition faced by believers and divine figures. It is used to describe the verbal resistance encountered by those who proclaim God's truth. In Hebrews 12:3, the term is used to describe the opposition Jesus faced from sinners: "Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." This passage emphasizes the endurance required in the face of contradiction and opposition, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite challenges.

Another notable usage is found in Jude 1:11, where the term is used in the context of rebellion: "Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion." Here, ἀντιλογία is translated as "rebellion," referring to Korah's defiance against Moses' leadership, which serves as a warning against similar acts of defiance against God's appointed leaders.

The concept of ἀντιλογία underscores the reality of spiritual conflict and the necessity for believers to be prepared to face opposition with perseverance and faith. It serves as a reminder of the challenges inherent in the Christian walk and the importance of relying on Christ's example of endurance.

Forms and Transliterations

αντιλογια αντιλογία ἀντιλογίᾳ αντιλογιαν αντιλογίαν ἀντιλογίαν αντιλογιας αντιλογίας ἀντιλογίας αντιλογιών antilogia antilogíāi antilogian antilogían antilogias antilogías

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 6:16 N-GFS
GRK: πάσης αὐτοῖς ἀντιλογίας πέρας εἰς
NAS: is an end of every dispute.
KJV: an end of all strife.
INT: of all their disputes an end for

Hebrews 7:7 N-GFS
GRK: δὲ πάσης ἀντιλογίας τὸ ἔλαττον
NAS: any dispute the lesser
KJV: all contradiction the less
INT: moreover all dispute the inferior

Hebrews 12:3 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς ἑαυτὸν ἀντιλογίαν ἵνα μὴ
NAS: such hostility by sinners
KJV: such contradiction of
INT: against himself objecting that not

Jude 1:11 N-DFS
GRK: καὶ τῇ ἀντιλογίᾳ τοῦ Κορὲ
NAS: and perished in the rebellion of Korah.
KJV: perished in the gainsaying of Core.
INT: and in the rebellion of Korah

Strong's Greek 485
4 Occurrences

ἀντιλογίᾳ — 1 Occ.
ἀντιλογίαν — 1 Occ.
ἀντιλογίας — 2 Occ.