Strong's Concordance/Greek/G473

Strong's G473 · Greek

ἀντί

anti · /an-tee'/

Number
G473
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀντί
Transliteration
anti
Pronunciation
an-tee'
KJV occurrences
20 verses

Definition

a primary particle; opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in addition to):--for, in the room of. Often used in composition to denote contrast, requital, substitution, correspondence, etc.

KJV: for, in the room of

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀντί across 20 verses.

for15×
because4×
room1×
that1×
Therefore1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

20 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
Matthew 2:22

But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

Matthew 5:38

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Matthew 17:27

Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. a piece: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents

Matthew 20:28

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Mark1 verse
Luke4 verses
John1 verse
Acts1 verse
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
James1 verse
1 Peter1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G473 (anti) mean?

a primary particle; opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in addition to):--for, in the room of. Often used in composition to denote contrast, requital, substitution, correspondence, etc.

How many times does G473 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G473 (ἀντί) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “for.”

How is anti translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G473 is rendered as “for” (15×), “because” (4×), “room” (1×), “that” (1×), among other words.