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ἀνθίστημι
anthístēmi · Greek · Strong's G436 · 14 occurrences
The KJV renders 5 different Hebrew and Greek words as “resist”
What it means
to stand against, i.e. oppose
from G473 (ἀντί) and G2476 (ἵστημι);
How the KJV renders it
resist, withstand
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“resist”
also renders antitássomai (G498), antikathístēmi (G478), antipíptō (G496), sâṭan (H7853)
Answers that weigh this word
Where it appears
14 occurrences in the Greek text, first 12 verses shown.
1 Peter 5:9 · V-2AAM-2P
Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
2 Timothy 3:8 · V-2AAI-3P
Even as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind, who concerning the faith are rejected.
2 Timothy 4:15 · V-2AAI-3S
Beware of him, for he greatly opposed our words.
Acts 6:10 · V-2AAN
They weren’t able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
Acts 13:8 · V-IMI-3S
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Ephesians 6:13 · V-2AAN
Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Galatians 2:11 V-2AAI-1SJames 4:7 V-2AAM-2PLuke 21:15 V-2AANMatthew 5:39 V-2AANRomans 9:19 V-RAI-3SRomans 13:2 V-RAI-3S
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