ἀντίτυπονantítypon
corresponding ("antitype"), i.e. a representative, counterpart
Greek (New Testament) · G499
Meanings
1. act. striking back; metaphorically, resisting, adverse.
2. Pass. struck back; metaphorically, corresponding to
(a) as impression of a seal or copy of an archetype (τύπος) (RV, like in pattern), Hebrews 9:24
(b) as the reality (of which τύπος is the copy or adumbration) (RV, after a true likeness), 1 Peter 3:21.
Same root
- ἀντίantí · G473opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in addition to)
- τύποςtýpos · G5179a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figuratively) style or resemblance; specially, a sampler ("type"), i.e. a model (for imitation) or instance (for warning)
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter into a holy place made with human hands, which was only a copy of the true one in heaven. He entered into heaven itself to appear now before God on our behalf.
- 1 Peter 3:21 And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, but as a response to God from a clean conscience. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.