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G477 ἀντίθεσις (antíthesis)
Greek
Noun, Feminine
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Quick Definition

opposition

Strong's Definition

opposition, i.e. a conflict (of theories)

Derivation: from a compound of G473 (ἀντί) and G5087 (τίθημι);

KJV Usage: opposition

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἀντίθεσις ((τίθημι, from Plato down), ἀντιθεσεως, ἡ; a. opposition. b. that which is opposed: 1Ti_6:20, (ἀντιθέσεις τῆς ψευδωνύμου γνώσεως, the inventions of false knowledge, either mutually oppugnant, or opposed to true Christian doctrine).

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

ἀντίθεσις antithesis 1x pr. opposition; hence, a question proposed for dispute, disputation, 1Ti_6:20

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

* ἀντί -θεσις , -εως , ή ( < τίθημι ), opposition: 1Ti_6:20 .†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

ἀντίθεσις [page 47] The verbal adj. is used in a report of ii/B.C. regarding the peculations of certain officials, P Tebt I. 24 .63 , one of the charges against them being that they had wormed themselves (αὑτοὺς ἐνειληκότων ) into certain positions ἀντιθέταις τῆς καθ᾽ ἑαυτοὺς ἀσχολία ( l. ας ), inconsistent with their own work (Edd.).

Liddell-Scott — Intermediate Greek Lexicon

ἀντίθεσις [Etym: ἀντιτίθημι] "opposition, resistance", Plat. , Anth. "antithesis", Isocr.

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

ἀντί-θεσις, -εως, ή (τίθημι), opposition: 1Ti.6:20.† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (1)

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