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Strong's G478 ἀντικαθίστημι (antikathistemi)

Antikathistemi means “resist” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H478 — elishaphat in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G478
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G478 Quick Answer

Strong's G478 ἀντικαθίστημι (antikathistemi) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. antikathistemi (an-tee-kath-is'-tay-mee) v. 1. to set down (troops) against, i.e. withstand [from G473 and G2525] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include against. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
antikathistemi (an-tee-kath-is'-tay-mee) v. 1. to set down (troops) against, i.e. withstand [from G473 and G2525]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
against

Meaning and Definition

antikathistemi (an-tee-kath-is'-tay-mee) v. 1. to set down (troops) against, i.e. withstand [from G473 and G2525] KJV: resist Root(s): G473, G2525

Original Word
ἀντικαθίστημι
Transliteration
antikathistemi
Derivation
Root: καθίστημι R1: 473 R2: 2525
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G478. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to resist

Usage: ἀντι-καθ-ίστημι [in LXX: Deu.31:21 (עָנָה), Jos.5:7, Mic.2:8 (קוּם) * ;] __1. causal in Pres. imperfect fut. and 1 aor.; to replace, oppose. __2. Intrans. in pass. and 2 aor. act.; __(a) to supersede; __(b) to resist: Heb.12:4.† (AS)

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How Strong's G478 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render antikathistemi, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

against Hebrews 12:4

How Strong's G478 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G478 (ἀντικαθίστημι) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G478 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G478 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Hebrews 12:4 KJV

Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

Strong's G478 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 31:21 Septuagint / Brenton

And this song shall stand up to witness against them; for they shall not forget it out of their mouth, or out of the mouth of their seed; for I know their wickedness, what they are doing here this day, before I have brought them into the good land, which I swore to their fathers.

Joshua 5:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And in their place he raised up their sons, whom Joshua circumcised, because they were uncircumcised, having been born by the way.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G478.

Deuteronomy 31:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And this song shall stand up to witness against them; for they shall not forget it out of their mouth, or out of the mouth of their seed; for I know their wickedness, what they are doing here this day, before I have brought them into the good land, which I swore to their fathers.
Joshua 5:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And in their place he raised up their sons, whom Joshua circumcised, because they were uncircumcised, having been born by the way.
Hebrews 12:4 New Testament, KJV
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G478, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G478 FAQ

What does antikathistemi (ἀντικαθίστημι) mean?

Antikathistemi (Strong's G478) is a Greek word most simply glossed "resist". antikathistemi (an-tee-kath-is'-tay-mee) v. 1. to set down (troops) against, i.e. withstand [from G473 and G2525]

How many times is antikathistemi (ἀντικαθίστημι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G478 across 3 books.

Where can I study antikathistemi (ἀντικαθίστημι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G478 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate antikathistemi (ἀντικαθίστημι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as against. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G478 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G478, with linked reader references where each row is available.