Strong's G500 · Greek
ἀντίχριστος
antíchristos
Definition
an opponent of the Messiah
KJV: antichrist
Root / derivation: from G473 (ἀντί) and G5547 (Χριστός);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀντίχριστος across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 John3 verses
Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
1 John 2:22Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
1 John 4:3And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G500 (antíchristos) mean?
an opponent of the Messiah
How many times does G500 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G500 (ἀντίχριστος) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “antichrist.”
How is antíchristos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G500 is rendered as “antichrist” (4×), “antichrists” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἀντίχριστος come from?
from G473 (ἀντί) and G5547 (Χριστός);