ἀντικαθίστημι G0478
resist, oppose, set up in opposition
This verb means to resist or set oneself in opposition against someone. The writer of Hebrews uses it in Hebrews 12:4 (some manuscripts) in a context about resisting sin. Classical usage included replacing one thing with another, rallying troops, and setting up opposition. The compound (ἀντι-καθ-ίστημι) suggests setting oneself firmly against. Spanish 'habéis-resistido' (you have resisted), French 'résister,' and German 'widerstreiten' all emphasize active resistance. This is deliberate, sustained opposition rather than momentary reluctance.
Sentidos
1. sense 1 — Resist, oppose (Heb 12:4). The author reminds believers that 'you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood' in your struggle against sin (though some manuscripts read this with ἀνταγωνίζομαι instead). The verb emphasizes deliberate, sustained resistance—setting oneself firmly against sin's encroachment. Classical usage of 'set up opposition' and 'rally' shows this is organized resistance, not sporadic efforts. The contrast with Jesus (who did shed blood) puts their resistance in perspective and encourages perseverance. 1×
AR["قَاوَمْتُمْ"]·ben["তোমরা-প্রতিরোধ-করেছ"]·DE["widerstreiten"]·EN["you-have-resisted"]·FR["résister"]·heb["עֲמַדְתֶּם"]·HI["प्रतिरोध-नहीं-किया"]·ID["kamu-melawan,"]·IT["antikatestēte"]·jav["panjenengan-nglawan"]·KO["너희가-저항하지-않았다"]·PT["resististes"]·RU["противостояли"]·ES["habéis-resistido"]·SW["hamjapigana"]·TR["direndiniz"]·urd["مزاحمت-نہیں-کی"]
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Referencia BDB / Léxico
ἀντικαθίστημι, Ionic dialect ἀντικατ-, future -καταστήσω:— replace, substitute, ἄλλαRefs 5th c.BC+; μὴ ἐλάσσω ἀντικαταστῆσαι πάλιν replace an equal quantity of gold, Refs 5th c.BC+; ἄλλους ἀ. set up others in their stead, Refs 4th c.BC+ __2 set against, oppose, τινὰ πρός τιναRefs 5th c.BC+; establish as a counterpart, τινά τινιRefs 5th c.BC+ __3 set up or bring back again, ἀ. ἐπὶ τὸ θαρρεῖνRefs…