ἀντιπίπτω
antipíptō
G496 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To set oneself against, to oppose actively; especially, to confront, resist, or stand in opposition to another, whether physically, verbally, or in principle. In contexts, denotes determined opposition or resistance, sometimes with a sense of direct confrontation or struggle against authority or a particular person.
Semantic Range
to oppose actively, to resist authoritatively or directly, to set oneself in opposition, to confront forcefully, to withstand, to stand against, to struggle or argue against
Root / Etymology
From the preposition ἀντί (against, instead of) and the verb πίπτω (to fall), literally 'to fall against.' Formed as a compound verb prevalent in Koine Greek patterns of prefixing ἀντί- with a common root verb.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical and Hellenistic Greek, ἀντιπίπτω is rare but attested, retaining the sense of active opposition or resistance—often in legal, military, or verbal confrontations. In the New Testament (e.g., Acts 13:8; Romans 13:2), the verb describes opposing authority or resisting practices, typically with more than passive resistance implied. In the Septuagint, it frequently renders Hebrew roots that denote opposition or rebellion against a leader, a people, or God. Standard English translation 'resist' or 'oppose' often shades the forceful nuance; the term indicates not just disagreement or reluctance, but a more vigorous act of setting oneself against someone or something. Occasionally used in legal or courtroom contexts for a party appearing in opposition.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἀντί and πίπτω (including its alternate); to oppose:--resist.
Root Family
ἀντιπίπτω (antipiptō) — to oppose, to set against, to resist
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G496-01 |
ἀντιπίπτετε | antipiptete | V PRS ACT IND 2P PL |
resist | you are opposing | you are resisting | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G496-01 |
Acts 7:51 | ἀντιπίπτετε | antipiptete | V PRS ACT IND 2P PL |
resist | you are opposing | you are resisting |