Nelsons illustrated bible dictionary says an antitype refers to a fulfillment or completion of an earlier truth revealed in the bible. Dictionary of bible types online christian library. Our discussion of the types and antitypes of the bible will be confined to those that. The word antitype denotes the substance, or that which is prefigured by the type.
Types and antitypes are exact replicas of one another. The word type is derived from the greek tupos, which is defined as a blow or mark left by a blow. Websters dictionary 1828 online edition is an excellent reference for classical literature, bible studies, history papers, and the reading of americas national documents. Urban dictionary and our advertising partners set cookies on your computer to improve our site and the advertisements you see. Typology in christian theology and biblical exegesis is a doctrine or theory concerning the relationship of the old testament to the new testament.
To learn more about what data we collect and your privacy options, see our. The antitype is an exact imprint or duplicate of the type. The word as is used for the type, and the word so for the antitype. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. The above types with their antitype stand out so prominently in scripture that their meaning is clear to the most. Contextual interpretation of scripture 3 in the type, christians under christ in their knowledge of gods plans and purposes are moving from a state of gnosis to a state of epignosis in the antitype. Try this round of our teacherselected 5th grade vocab practice words. The word antitype does not occur in the av kjv, but the greek word a occurs in hebrews 9. This reversal does not change the meaning of typology. In the cross and its shadow, the type and the antitype are placed side by side, with. So according to this passage, the ot is a kind of picture book in which the ministry of jesus christ is set. To see imperfection in the types is to see imperfection in the word made flesh.
Antitype definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Types and antitypes the old things are the types of the old testament, and the new. Lesson 8 jesus and the sanctuary seventhday adventist. Prototype definition is an original model on which something is patterned. Antitype definition, something that is foreshadowed by a type or symbol, as a new testament event prefigured. An asterisk before a word in the body of an article indicates that an article by that title or.
Origin and definition of typology definitions type antitype antithesis prototype. The usage of the terminology has expanded into the secular sphere. But there are types in the old testament whose dispensational teaching does not lie on the surface, and is never seen by the superficial reader. Top synonyms for antitype other words for antitype are prototype, type and archetype. Pdf an investigation of pauls use of the word type in romans 5. Prototype definition of prototype by merriamwebster. Contextual interpretation of scripture lamp broadcast. Antitype defined the concise oxford english dictionary defines antitype as a person or thing that represents the opposite of another.
The above types with their antitype stand out so prominently in scripture that their meaning is clear to the most superficial reader. The historical books are a bit more problematic to define since not all the. Antitype article about antitype by the free dictionary. Antitype definition of antitype by the free dictionary. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The types form a part of the word which was made flesh. Antitype definition is something that corresponds to or is foreshadowed in a type. If the reader should find other symbolical meanings than those given in the book, it will be a.
Typology was frequently used in early christian art, where type and antitype would be depicted in contrasting positions. Antitype definition, something that is foreshadowed by a type or symbol, as a new testament event prefigured in the old testament. As the israelites under moses moved from egypt toward the. The 1828 websters has defines antitype as a figure corresponding to another figure. Esther as a type for which the virgin mary is the antitype see paton, 108.
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