Strong’s G477 · Greek

ἀντίθεσις
antíthesis

Definition

opposition, i.e. a conflict (of theories)

Etymology

from a compound of G473 (ἀντί) and G5087 (τίθημι);

Where the KJV renders it

  • opposition

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