Greek Word Study · Strong’s G436
ἀνθίστημι
anthistēmi · “to oppose”
Used 14 times across 9 books
Definition
ἀνθ-ίοτημι
(ἀντί, ἵστημι), [in LXX for עָמַד, יָצַב, etc. ;]
1. in pres., impf., fut. and 1 aor. act., causal, to set against.
2. In mid, and pass., also pf. and 2 aor. act., to withstand, resist, oppose: with dative, Mat.5:39, Luk.21:15, Act.6:10 13:8, Rom.9:19 13:2, Gal.2:11, Eph.6:13, 2Ti.3:8 4:15, Jas.4:7, 1Pe.5:9.†
(ἀντί, ἵστημι), [in LXX for עָמַד, יָצַב, etc. ;]
1. in pres., impf., fut. and 1 aor. act., causal, to set against.
2. In mid, and pass., also pf. and 2 aor. act., to withstand, resist, oppose: with dative, Mat.5:39, Luk.21:15, Act.6:10 13:8, Rom.9:19 13:2, Gal.2:11, Eph.6:13, 2Ti.3:8 4:15, Jas.4:7, 1Pe.5:9.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Luke1
Acts2
Romans3
Galatians1
Ephesians1
2 Timothy3
James1
1 Peter1
In the text
Matthew 5:39But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.Luke 21:15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.Acts 6:10And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.Acts 13:8But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.Romans 9:19Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?Romans 13:2Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.Galatians 2:11But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.Ephesians 6:13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.2 Timothy 3:8Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.2 Timothy 4:15Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.
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