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G498 ἀντιτάσσομαι (antitássomai)

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Quick Definition

ἀντιτάσσομαι v. I set myself against, resist

Strong's Definition

to range oneself against, i.e. oppose

Derivation: from G473 (ἀντί) and the middle voice of G5021 (τάσσω);

KJV Usage: oppose themselves, resist

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

verb | τάσσω

39.1 · (ἀντιτάσσομαι) · Hostility, Strife · Opposition, Hostility

to oppose, to be hostile toward, to show hostility to oppose someone, involving not only a psychological attitude but also a corresponding behavior It may be that in some languages one can best render ἀντιτάσσομαι in ACT 18:6 as ‘to speak against,’ though in some languages opposition is often expressed idiomatically as ‘to show a sour face toward,’ ‘to have a mean heart toward,’ or ‘to turn one’s back on.’

ACT 18:6 · ROM 13:2 · JAS 4:6 · JAS 5:6 · 1PE 5:5

1 There are probably certain significant distinctions in meaning in the various verbs listed in 39.1, but on the basis of NT usage it is not possible to determine precisely what these distinctions may be.

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἀντιτάσσω or ἀντιτάττω: (present middle ἀντιτάσσομαι); to range in battle against; middle to oppose oneself, resist: τίνι, Rom_13:2; Jas_4:6; Jas_5:6; 1Pe_5:5; cf. Pro_3:34. absolutely, Act_18:6. (Used by Greek writings from Aeschylus down.)

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

ἀντιτάσσω antitassō 5x

to post in adverse array, as an army; mid. to set oneself in opposition, resist, Acts 18:6; Rom. 13:2; Jas. 5:6; to be averse, Jas. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:5*

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

ἀντι-τάσσω (Att., -ττω),

[in LXX for לוּץ hi., נשׂא, etc.;]

to range on battle against; mid., to set oneself against, resist: absol., Ac 18:6; c. dat., Ro 13:2, Ja 4:6 5:6, I Pe 5:5 (MM, VGT, s.v.).†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

ἀντιτάσσω. The verb occurs twice in P Oxy IV. 707i 17, 38 (c, a.p. 136), a report of legal proceedings, with reference to the opposing party. P Cattaoui verso} 7 (mid. ii/A.D.) (= Chrest. II. p. 98) τῆς ἀντιτεταγμένης ἀρτίως Δρουσίλλας. There are several instances in OGZS in a military sense, which was of course the earliest.

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

ἀντιτάσσω (antitassō) — to resist. ἀντιτάσσω, Attic dialect ἀντιτάττω, set opposite to, range in battle against, τὸ ἄριστον ἀ. Πέρσῃσι[Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀ. τὸν νόμον πρὸς τὴν ἀναίδειαν set the law in opposition to their impudence, [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—so in middle, πρὸς τὸ ἐμπειρότερον αὐτῶν τὸ τολμηρότερον ἀντιτάξασθε[Refs 5th c.BC+]

II. middle, set oneself against, meet face to face, ἀντιτάξομαι κτενῶν σε[Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, to be drawn out in array against, τινί[Refs 5th c.BC+]

II.2. generally, oppose, resist, [NT+2nd c.BC+]

II.3. set against, compare, [LXX]

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

ἀντι-τάσσω (Att..., -ττω) [in LXX for לוּץ hi., נָשָׂא, etc. ;] to range on battle against; mid., to set oneself against, resist: absol., Act.18:6; with dative, Rom.13:2, Jas.4:6 5:6, 1Pe.5:5 (MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (5)

5:5

📖 Greek Word Study — In-Depth Study from Precept Austin

Resist (498) antitasso

Opposed (498) (antitasso [word study] from anti = against + tasso = order, set) means to set an army in array against, to arrange in battle order (to line oneself up against). The idea is to resist, to oppose, to be hostile toward. Antitasso was a military term found in the papyri meaning "to range in battle against" and pictured an army arrayed against the enemy forces. It means to oppose someone, involving a psychological attitude and also corresponding behavior. It means to "to be an enemy of" or "to resist with assembled forces." Antitasso is in the present tense which signifies that this is God's continual attitude toward the proud! The middle voice speaks of a "reflexive" action, wherein the subject initiates the action and participates in the carrying out of the action. The idea is that God continually sets Himself against the proud. This fact alone should be enough to cause us to run for cover from the sin of pride! Antitasso is used 6 times in the NAS and is translated: opposed, 2; resist, 1; resists, 1; resisted, 1 But when they resisted and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on will go to the Gentiles ." (Acts 18:6) Therefore he who resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. (Romans 13:2-note) But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE ." (James 4:6-note) You have condemned and put to death the righteous man; he does not resist you. (James 5:6) Vincent writes that antitasso is A strong and graphic word. Literally, sets himself in array against, as one draws out a host for battle. Pride calls out God’s armies. No wonder, therefore, that it “goeth before destruction. In a parallel use in James 4:6-note God opposes the proud—all who oppress others—no matter who they are. The word “resist” is a strong word which pictures an army set and arrayed against the enemy. Vincent says pride calls out God’s armies. No wonder, therefore, that it ‘goeth before destruction'. "Copy and paste the address below into your web browser in order to go to the original page which will allow you to access live links related to the material on this page - these links include Scriptures (which can be read in context), Scripture pop-ups on mouse over, and a variety of related resources such as Bible dictionary articles, commentaries, sermon notes and theological journal articles related to the topic under discussion." http://www.preceptaustin.org/1_peter_54-5.htm#Opposed

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