Strong's G483 · Greek
ἀντιλέγω
antilégō
Definition
to dispute, refuse
KJV: answer again, contradict, deny, gainsay(-er), speak against
Root / derivation: from G473 (ἀντί) and G3004 (λέγω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀντιλέγω across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
Luke 20:27Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,
Acts3 verses
But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
Acts 28:19But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Cesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
Acts 28:22But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G483 (antilégō) mean?
to dispute, refuse
How many times does G483 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G483 (ἀντιλέγω) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “against.”
How is antilégō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G483 is rendered as “against” (5×), “again” (1×), “contradicting” (1×), “deny” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἀντιλέγω come from?
from G473 (ἀντί) and G3004 (λέγω);