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Antipas

for all, or against all

Ἀντίπας Antipas

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Antipas (Greek: Ἀντίπας, Antipas) means “for all, or against all”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Revelation 2:13. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Balaam.

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The bearer in scripture

One person in scripture bears this name.

  1. Antipas

    Apostolic · 1 verse

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At a glance

Verses
1 across 1 book
Bearers
1 one person only
Testament
New
Era
Apostolic
Hapax
Yes occurs exactly once
SSA · public domainBirths in year

Using it today

In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.

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In scripture

FactDetail
First appearsRevelation 2:13
Cross-references60 linked passages
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Names connected to this one

  • Jezebel co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Jezebel.
  • Balak co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Balak.
  • Balaam co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Balaam.

Origin & meaning

Strong's number G0493
Greek Ἀντίπας
Transliteration Antipas

Ἀντίπας (T, Ἀντείπας), -α (in some MSS. it appears to be indecl.; but see M, Pro.12:1-28; it is abbrev. from Ἀντίπατρος), ὁ,
Antipas: Rev.2:13.†
(AS)

Antipas, described as Christ's faithful witness, was martyred in Pergamum, where Satan's throne was said to be.

The biblical story

Antipas is mentioned in the book of Revelation as a faithful witness of Christ who was martyred in the city of Pergamum. In the letter to the church in Pergamum, Jesus acknowledges the difficult circumstances the believers faced, living in a city "where Satan's throne is." Despite the intense persecution, Antipas remained faithful to Christ, even to the point of death. Jesus commends the church for holding fast to His name and not denying their faith, even in the face of martyrdom, as exemplified by Antipas. This brief mention of Antipas serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by early Christians and the importance of remaining faithful to Christ in the face of adversity.

Key verses

Antipas appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:

  1. I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

    Revelation 2:13
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Revelation (1)

  • Revelation 2:13