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ἀντικαθίστημι
antikathistēmi
G0478
G:V Greek

to resist

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Antikathistemi describes resisting in a struggle against sin, even to the point of blood.

The attested use describes resistance within a struggle against sin, with Hebrews 12:4 measuring that resistance by whether it has reached the point of blood.

Senses in use

  1. Resisting in struggle against sin · dominant

    In Hebrews 12:4, the aorist active indicative plural form addresses those engaged in a struggle against sin; the APB renders the clause, "You have not yet resisted to the point of blood."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 12:4, the APB presents the clause as "You have not yet resisted to the point of blood".

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