ἀντιλέγω (antilégō) — Answer Again

Greek word study: ἀντιλέγω (antilégō), Strong's G483. to dispute, refuse

GreekStrong's G483
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀντιλέγω (antilégō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to dispute, refuse

Word study
Derivation: from G473 (ἀντί) and G3004 (λέγω);

KJV translation words: answer again, contradict, deny, gainsay(-er), speak against

Where this word appears

Strong's G483 is tagged on 10 words in 9 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:34 and last appears in Titus 2:9.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

denying ×2When were objecting ×1contradicting ×1contradicting it ×1gainsaying ×1it is spoken against ×1speaks against ×1spoken against — ×1were contradicting ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀντιλέγοντας ×2ἀντιλέγοντες ×2ἀντιλεγόμενον ×1ἀντιλεγόντων ×1ἀντιλέγει ×1ἀντιλέγεται ×1ἀντιλέγοντα ×1ἀντέλεγον ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×4Luke ×2Titus ×2John ×1Romans ×1

Verses (all 9)

  • Luke 2:34 — ἀντιλεγόμενον — spoken against —
  • Luke 20:27 — ἀντιλέγοντες — denying
  • John 19:12 — ἀντιλέγει — speaks against
  • Acts 13:45 — ἀντέλεγον — were contradicting
  • Acts 28:19 — ἀντιλεγόντων — When were objecting
  • Acts 28:22 — ἀντιλέγεται — it is spoken against
  • Romans 10:21 — ἀντιλέγοντα — contradicting
  • Titus 1:9 — ἀντιλέγοντας — contradicting it
  • Titus 2:9 — ἀντιλέγοντας — gainsaying

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G473 ἀντί (antí), G3004 λέγω (légō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G485 ἀντιλογία (antilogía).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does antilégō (G483) mean?

To dispute, refuse.

How is G483 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G483 as: answer again, contradict, deny, gainsay(-er), speak against.

How often does ἀντιλέγω (antilégō) appear?

Strong's G483 is tagged on 10 words in 9 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:34 and last appears in Titus 2:9.