G499: ἀντίτυπον
antítypon · “representation”
Definition
corresponding ("antitype"), i.e. a representative, counterpart
KJV translates it as: (like) figure (whereunto)
Word origin: neuter of a compound of G473 (ἀντί) and G5179 (τύπος);
Extended definition
ἀντί-τυπος, -ον
(see: τύπος), [in LXX: Est.3:13 A * ;]
1. active striking back; metaphorically, resisting, adverse.
2. Pass. struck back; metaphorically, corresponding to (MM, VGT, see word);
(a) as impression of a seal or copy of an archetype (τύπος) (RV, Like in pattern), Heb.9:24;
(b) as the reality (of which τύπος is the copy or adumbration) (RV, after a true likeness), 1Pe.3:21 (Cramer, 357).†
(AS)
(see: τύπος), [in LXX: Est.3:13 A * ;]
1. active striking back; metaphorically, resisting, adverse.
2. Pass. struck back; metaphorically, corresponding to (MM, VGT, see word);
(a) as impression of a seal or copy of an archetype (τύπος) (RV, Like in pattern), Heb.9:24;
(b) as the reality (of which τύπος is the copy or adumbration) (RV, after a true likeness), 1Pe.3:21 (Cramer, 357).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G499 is translated
- copies ×1
- prefigures ×1
Bible verses with G499 (antítypon)
Antítypon appears in 2 verses.
- Hebrews 9:24
For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
- 1 Peter 3:21
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: