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Strong's G477 ἀντίθεσις (antithesis)

Antithesis means “opposition” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H477 — elisha in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G477
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G477 Quick Answer

Strong's G477 ἀντίθεσις (antithesis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. antithesis (an-tith'-es-is) n. 1. opposition, i.e. a conflict (of theories) [from a compound of G473 and G5087] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include oppositions. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
antithesis (an-tith'-es-is) n. 1. opposition, i.e. a conflict (of theories) [from a compound of G473 and G5087]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
oppositions

Meaning and Definition

antithesis (an-tith'-es-is) n. 1. opposition, i.e. a conflict (of theories) [from a compound of G473 and G5087] KJV: opposition Root(s): G473, G5087

Original Word
ἀντίθεσις
Transliteration
antithesis
Derivation
Root: τίθημι R1: 473 R2: 5087
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G477. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G477 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render antithesis, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

oppositions 1 Timothy 6:20

How Strong's G477 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G477 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G477 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Timothy 6:20 KJV

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

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G477.

1 Timothy 6:20 New Testament, KJV
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G477, grouped by book.

1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 6:20

Strong's G477 FAQ

What does antithesis (ἀντίθεσις) mean?

Antithesis (Strong's G477) is a Greek word most simply glossed "opposition". antithesis (an-tith'-es-is) n. 1. opposition, i.e. a conflict (of theories) [from a compound of G473 and G5087]

How many times is antithesis (ἀντίθεσις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G477 across 1 book.

Where can I study antithesis (ἀντίθεσις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G477 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate antithesis (ἀντίθεσις)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as oppositions. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.