Strong's Greek Concordance

G436: ἀνθίστημι

anthístēmi · “to oppose”

Definition

to stand against, i.e. oppose

KJV translates it as: resist, withstand

Word origin: from G473 (ἀντί) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

Extended definition

ἀνθ-ίοτημι
(ἀντί, ἵστημι), [in LXX for עָמַד, יָצַב, etc. ;]
1. in pres., impf., fut. and 1 aor. act., causal, to set against.
2. In mid, and pass., also pf. and 2 aor. act., to withstand, resist, oppose: with dative, Mat.5:39, Luk.21:15, Act.6:10 13:8, Rom.9:19 13:2, Gal.2:11, Eph.6:13, 2Ti.3:8 4:15, Jas.4:7, 1Pe.5:9.†
(AS)

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How G436 is translated

  • to resist ×2
  • to withstand ×2
  • do resist ×2
  • was opposing ×1
  • has been resisting? ×1
  • has resisted; ×1
  • having resisted ×1
  • i opposed him, ×1
  • opposed ×1
  • oppose ×1
  • has opposed ×1

Bible verses with G436 (anthístēmi)

Anthístēmi appears in 12 verses.

  • Matthew 5:39

    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.

  • Luke 21:15

    For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

  • Acts 6:10

    And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.

  • Acts 13:8

    But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

  • Romans 9:19

    Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?

  • Romans 13:2

    Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

  • Galatians 2:11

    But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

  • Ephesians 6:13

    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.

  • 2 Timothy 3:8

    Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

  • 2 Timothy 4:15

    Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

  • James 4:7

    Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

  • 1 Peter 5:9

    Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.