Strong's Lexicon antipiptó: To oppose, to resist, to fall against Original Word: ἀντιπίπτω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀντί (anti, meaning "against") and πίπτω (pipto, meaning "to fall" or "to fall upon"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of resistance or opposition in the Hebrew Bible can be seen in words like סָרַר (sarar, Strong's H5637), which means to be stubborn or rebellious, and עָמַד (amad, Strong's H5975), which can mean to stand against or oppose. Usage: The verb ἀντιπίπτω is used to describe an action of opposition or resistance. It conveys the idea of standing against or actively resisting something or someone. In the context of the New Testament, it often implies a spiritual or moral resistance, particularly against divine authority or guidance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of resistance was often associated with military or athletic imagery, where standing firm against an opponent was crucial. In the Jewish context, resistance could also be seen in terms of standing against idolatry or unrighteousness. The New Testament usage reflects a spiritual dimension, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's will rather than resisting it. HELPS Word-studies 496 antipíptō (from 473 /antí, "opposite, against" and 4098 /píptō, "fall") – properly, fall against (contrary); actively (aggressively) resisting, like someone trying to crush an adversary in battle. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anti and piptó Definition to fall against, strive against NASB Translation resisting (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 496: ἀντιπίπτωἀντιπίπτω; a. to fall upon, run against (from Aristotle, down); b. to be adverse, oppose, strive against: τίνι, Acts 7:51. (Exodus 26:5; Exodus 36:12 Complutensian edition; Numbers 27:14; often in Polybius, Plutarch.) From anti and pipto (including its alternate); to oppose -- resist. see GREEK anti see GREEK pipto |
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