Strong’s G0473

ἀντί

Part of speech

Preposition

Transliteration

anti

Pronunciation

an-TEE

Definition

for, instead of, in place of, because of

Meaning

(a) instead of, in return for, over against, opposite, in exchange for, as a substitute for, (b) on my behalf, (c) wherefore, because.

Usage

The Greek preposition "anti" is used to denote substitution, equivalence, or exchange. It often conveys the idea of one thing being given or done in place of another. In the New Testament, it is used to express substitutionary concepts, such as Christ's atoning sacrifice for sinners.

Bible references

Matthew 2:22;Matthew 5:38;Matthew 5:38;Matthew 17:27;Matthew 20:28;Mark 10:45;Luke 1:20;Luke 11:11;Luke 12:3;Luke 19:44;John 1:16;Acts 12:23;Romans 12:17;1 Corinthians 11:15;Ephesians 5:31;1 Thessalonians 5:15;2 Thessalonians 2:10;Hebrews 12:2;Hebrews 12:16;James 4:15;1 Peter 3:9;1 Peter 3:9