Strong's Lexicon antilogia: Contradiction, opposition, dispute Original Word: ἀντιλογία Word Origin: From the Greek words ἀντί (anti, meaning "against") and λόγος (logos, meaning "word" or "speech"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "antilogia," the concept of opposition or rebellion can be found in words like מְרִי (meri, meaning "rebellion") and רִיב (riv, meaning "dispute" or "contention"). Usage: The term "antilogia" refers to a verbal opposition or contradiction. It is used to describe situations where there is a dispute or argument against something, often in the context of opposing divine truth or authority. In the New Testament, it is typically used to highlight the resistance or rebellion against God's word or His messengers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and debate were common practices, and the ability to argue effectively was highly valued. The concept of "antilogia" would have been understood as a formal opposition or contradiction, often in a public or legal setting. In the context of early Christianity, believers frequently faced opposition from both Jewish and Gentile communities, who resisted the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. HELPS Word-studies 485 antilogía (from 483 /antilégō, "to dispute," derived from 473 /antí, "opposite to" and 3004 /légō, "speaking to a conclusion") – properly, a contrary conclusion which closely "corresponds," but does so in an opposite way; a controversy (dispute, "gainsaying"), taking the opposite side to attack (supposedly on the basis of sound logic). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom antilegó Definition gainsaying, contradiction NASB Translation dispute (2), hostility (1), rebellion (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 485: ἀντιλογίαἀντιλογία ἀντιλογίας, ἡ (ἀντίλογος, and this from ἀντιλέγω) (from Herodotus down); 1. gainsaying, contradiction: Hebrews 7:7; with the added notion of strife, Hebrews 6:16 (Exodus 18:16; Deuteronomy 19:17, etc.). 2. opposition in act (this sense is disputed by some, e. g. Lün. on Heb. as below, Meyer on Romans 10:21 (see ἀντιλέγω); contra cf. Fritzsche on Romans, the passage cited): Hebrews 12:3; rebellion, Jude 1:11 (Proverbs 17:11). From a derivative of antilego; dispute, disobedience -- contradiction, gainsaying, strife. see GREEK antilego Englishman's Concordance Hebrews 6:16 N-GFSGRK: πάσης αὐτοῖς ἀντιλογίας πέρας εἰς NAS: is an end of every dispute. KJV: an end of all strife. INT: of all their disputes an end for Hebrews 7:7 N-GFS Hebrews 12:3 N-AFS Jude 1:11 N-DFS Strong's Greek 485 |
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