ἀντίχριστος
antichristos (antíchristos)
/an-tee'-khris-tos/
“an opponent of the Messiah”
Primary meaning: an opponent of the Messiah. Strong's: an opponent of the Messiah. Lexical nuances: Antichrist, "one who assuming the guise of Christ opposes Christ" (Westc., Epp. Jo. , 70): I Jo 2:18 , 22 4:3 , II Jo 7 ; pl. I Jo 2:18 (cf. ψευδόχριστος , and v. MM, VGT , s.v.).†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G473 (ἀντί) and G5547 (Χριστός);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
antichrist
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: מָשִׁיחַ (anointed one, Messiah, Christ) -> ἀντίχριστος (an opponent of the Messiah)
Key Biblical Occurrences (4)
Foundational passages where ἀντίχριστος (antichristos) carries significant theological or narrative weight.