Strong's Greek · G483

ἀντιλέγω

antilégō

answer again, contradict, deny, gainsay(-er), speak against

Definition

to dispute, refuse

Derivation

from G473 (ἀντί) and G3004 (λέγω);

Appears 11 times in Scripture

Acts 4:14

And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.

Luke 20:27

Then some of the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to question Him.

Titus 1:9

He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.

John 19:12

From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”

Acts 28:22

But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”

Romans 10:21

But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”

Luke 21:15

For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Acts 28:19

But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.

Titus 2:9

Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,

Luke 2:34

Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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