"to oppose, resist, stand out against"
Definition and meaning
to oppose, resist, stand out against
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀνθίστημι
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of anthistemi (G436) across the King James Bible.
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
But Elymas the sorcerer(for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
Wherefore 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.
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.
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Common questions
Strong's G436 (anthistemi) is a Greek word that means: to oppose, resist, stand out against It appears 12 times in the King James Bible.
The word anthistemi (G436) appears 12 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G436 is anthistemi, a Greek word defined as: to oppose, resist, stand out against. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
anthistemi is a Greek word found in the New Testament.