493. Antipas

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Antipas: Antipas

Original Word: Ἀντίπας
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Antipas
Pronunciation: an-TEE-pas
Phonetic Spelling: (an-tee'-pas)
Definition: Antipas
Meaning: Antipas, a Christian martyr of Pergamum.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Antipas.

Contracted for a compound of anti and a derivative of pater; Antipas, a Christian -- Antipas.

see GREEK anti

see GREEK pater

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably a contr. of a comp. of anti and patér
Definition
Antipas, a Christian of Pergamum
NASB Translation
Antipas (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 493: Ἀντιπᾶς

Ἀντιπᾶς (Tdf. Ἀντειπας, see under the word εἰ, ἰ), Ἀντιπα (cf. Winers Grammar, § 8, 1; (Buttmann, 20 (18))), ὁ, Antipas (contracted from Ἀντίπατρος Winer's Grammar, 103 (97)), a Christian of Pergamum who suffered martyrdom, otherwise unknown: Revelation 2:13. On the absurd interpretations of this name, cf. Düsterd. (Alford, Lee, others) at the passage From Görres in the Zeitschr. f. wissensch. Theol. for 1878, p. 257ff, endeavors to discredit the opinion that he was martyred, but by insufficient arguments.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ἀντί (anti, meaning "against" or "in place of") and πατήρ (pater, meaning "father").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Ἀντίπας, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of a "faithful witness" can be related to Hebrew terms such as עֵד (ed, Strong's Hebrew 5707), meaning "witness," and נֶאֱמָן (ne'eman, Strong's Hebrew 539), meaning "faithful" or "trustworthy."

Usage: The name Antipas appears in the New Testament as a reference to a Christian martyr mentioned in the Book of Revelation.

Context: Antipas is mentioned in the Book of Revelation 2:13, where he is referred to as "My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells." This passage is part of the message to the church in Pergamum, one of the seven churches addressed in the opening chapters of Revelation. Antipas is recognized as a martyr for his faith, having been put to death for his steadfast witness to Christ in a city described as a stronghold of satanic influence.

The historical context of Antipas's martyrdom is not extensively detailed in the biblical text, but early Christian tradition holds that he was a bishop in Pergamum and suffered martyrdom during the reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian. His unwavering faith in the face of persecution serves as an example of Christian perseverance and loyalty to Christ, even unto death.

The mention of Antipas in Revelation highlights the challenges faced by early Christians in maintaining their faith amidst a hostile environment. It underscores the call for believers to remain faithful witnesses, regardless of the cost, and serves as an encouragement to the church to stand firm against external pressures and spiritual opposition.

Forms and Transliterations

Αντιπας Ἀντιπᾶς Ἀντίπας Antipas Antípas

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 2:13 N-NMS
GRK: ταῖς ἡμέραις Ἀντίπας ὁ μάρτυς
NAS: in the days of Antipas, My witness,
KJV: wherein Antipas [was] my
INT: the days Antipas the witness

Strong's Greek 493
1 Occurrence

Ἀντίπας — 1 Occ.