Refiner Word Study antithesis (G477)
G477  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἀντίθεσις
antithesis
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. opposition; hence, a question proposed for dispute, disputation, 1 Tim. 6:20*"

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Definition and meaning

What does antithesis mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G477
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pr. opposition; hence, a question proposed for dispute, disputation, 1 Tim. 6:20*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀντίθεσις

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with antithesis

These are the most notable occurrences of antithesis (G477) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 6:20

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about antithesis

What does antithesis mean in Greek?

Strong's G477 (antithesis) is a Greek word that means: pr. opposition; hence, a question proposed for dispute, disputation, 1 Tim. 6:20* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does antithesis appear in the Bible?

The word antithesis (G477) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G477?

Strong's G477 is antithesis, a Greek word defined as: pr. opposition; hence, a question proposed for dispute, disputation, 1 Tim. 6:20*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is antithesis in the Old Testament or New Testament?

antithesis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.