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Antipas

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(like the father). A martyr of Pergamos (Rev. 2:13¹³I 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)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

1. A Christian of Pergamos, who was martyred (Rev. 2:13¹³I 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)).

2. Son of Herod the Great, but not called Antipas in the New Testament. See HEROD.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

493 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Ἀντιπᾶς

Transliteration:

Antipas

Phonic:

an-tee’-pas

Meaning:

contracted for a compound of 473 and a derivative of 3962; Antipas, a Christian

KJV Usage:

Antipas

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

against all: against fatherland

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Against all:―a martyr of Pergamos, Rev. 2:13. {Contra omnes}