Lexicon
antipiptó: To oppose, to resist, to fall against
Original Word: ἀντιπίπτω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: antipiptó
Pronunciation: an-tee-PEEP-to
Phonetic Spelling: (an-tee-pip'-to)
Definition: To oppose, to resist, to fall against
Meaning: I resist, oppose, fall against or upon.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
resist.
From anti and pipto (including its alternate); to oppose -- resist.
see GREEK anti
see GREEK pipto
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
piptóDefinitionto fall against, strive against
NASB Translationresisting (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.)
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἀντί (anti, meaning "against") and the verb πίπτω (piptō, meaning "to fall").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀντιπίπτω, the concept of resisting or opposing God can be found in several Hebrew terms. Some related entries include:
• H4784 (מרה, marah): To rebel or be contentious, often used to describe Israel's rebellion against God (e.g., Deuteronomy 9:7).
• H7854 (שָׂטָן, satan): To oppose or act as an adversary, as seen in the role of Satan as the adversary (e.g., Job 1:6).
• H6586 (פָּשַׁע, pasha): To transgress or rebel, used in contexts of rebellion against divine authority (e.g., Isaiah 1:2).
These Hebrew terms capture the essence of resistance and opposition to divine authority, paralleling the New Testament usage of ἀντιπίπτω.
Usage: The term ἀντιπίπτω is used in the New Testament to describe an act of resistance or opposition, often in a spiritual or moral context.
Context: The Greek verb ἀντιπίπτω appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of standing against or resisting. It is a compound word formed from ἀντί, meaning "against," and πίπτω, meaning "to fall." This construction suggests a forceful opposition, as if one is standing firm against an opposing force.
In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀντιπίπτω is notably used in Acts 7:51, where Stephen addresses the Sanhedrin: "You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did." Here, ἀντιπίπτω is translated as "resist," highlighting the persistent opposition of the people to the guidance and conviction of the Holy Spirit.
The usage of ἀντιπίπτω in this context underscores a theme prevalent in the New Testament: the struggle between human will and divine guidance. It reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's call to His people and their frequent resistance to His will. This resistance is not merely passive but is depicted as an active stance against divine influence, illustrating the tension between human stubbornness and divine patience.
Theologically, ἀντιπίπτω serves as a reminder of the importance of yielding to the Holy Spirit's work in one's life. It calls believers to examine their own hearts for areas of resistance and to seek alignment with God's purposes. The term also serves as a warning against the dangers of hardening one's heart, as exemplified by the historical resistance of Israel to God's prophets and, ultimately, to His Son.
Forms and Transliterations
αντιπίπτειν αντιπιπτετε αντιπίπτετε ἀντιπίπτετε αντιπίπτοντας αντιπίπτοντες αντιπίπτουσαι αντιποιηθήσεται αντιποιήσεται αντιπολεμούντές αντιπρόσωπα αντιπρόσωποι αντιπρόσωπον αντίρρησις αντιστήριγμά αντιστηρίζει αντιστηριζόμενοι αντιστηρίσασθε antipiptete antipípteteLinks
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