Antichris
Die woord “antichris” kom slegs in 1 en 2 Johannes in die Bybel voor:
- 1 Johannes 2: (18)Kinders, dit is die laaste uur. Julle het gehoor dat daar ‘n antichris kom; en daar is nou reeds baie antichriste. Daaruit weet ons dat dit die laaste uur is.
- 1 Johannes 2: (22)Wie is die leuenaar anders as hy wat nie wil erken dat Jesus werklik die Christus is nie? Hý is die antichris, hy wat nie die Vader en die Seun wil erken nie.
- 1 Johannes 4: (3)En elkeen wat dit nie van Jesus bely nie, het nie die Gees wat van God afkomstig is nie. Hy het die gees van die antichris, die gees van wie julle gehoor het dat hy kom en wat nou reeds in die wêreld is.
- 2 Johannes 1: (7)Daar het baie misleiers te voorskyn gekom in die wêreld. Hulle erken nie dat Jesus die Christus is wat mens geword het nie. Dit is wat ek met “die misleier”, “die antichris”, bedoel.
Volgens Strong se konkordansie beteken die woord antichris [G500], die volgende:
- either one who puts himself in the place of, or the enemy (opponent) of the Messiah.
- an opponent of the Messiah
- one who assuming the guise of Christ opposes Christ
- the adversary of the Messiah
Die woord “antichris”[G500] bestaan uit “anti” [473] en “chris” [5547]:
- Anti (G473): over against, opposite, instead of, in return for, over against, opposite, in exchange for, as a substitute for
- Chris (G5547): anointed, the Messiah, the Christ
Vals christusse
Matteus en Markus verwys na “vals christusse”, wat waarskynlik dieselfde betekenis as “antichris” het:
Matteus 24: (24)Daar sal vals christusse en vals profete na vore kom, en hulle sal groot tekens en wonderwerke doen om, as dit moontlik was, selfs die uitverkorenes te mislei.
Markus 13: (22)Daar sal vals christusse en vals profete na vore kom, en hulle sal tekens en wonderwerke doen om, as dit moontlik was, die uitverkorenes te mislei.
Volgens Strong se konkordansie beteken die woord “vals christusse” [G5580], die volgende:
- a false Christ
- pretended Messiah
- a spurious Messiah
- “a pretender to the Messianic office”
Volgens Google se KI (kunsmatige intelligensie):
The Antichrist, a figure of considerable interest in Christian eschatology, is mentioned in the Bible, particularly in the Letters of John (1 John 2:18, 2:22, and 4:3; 2 John 1:7). While the concept of an ultimate enemy of Christ is rooted in Jewish traditions, especially the Book of Daniel, the Antichrist in the New Testament is not a singular, apocalyptic being, but rather a term used to describe those who deny the truth about Jesus Christ. These individuals, described as “liars” and “deceivers,” deny that Jesus is the Christ and therefore oppose the Father and the Son.
Here’s a more detailed look:
Definition:
The term “Antichrist” (ἀντίχριστος, antíchristos) literally means “against Christ” or “instead of Christ”. It’s not necessarily a specific person, but rather a spirit or type of person that opposes the true Messiah, Jesus.
The Letters of John:
The Letters of John are where the term “Antichrist” appears in the New Testament. The author uses the term to warn against false teachers and those who deny that Jesus is the Christ. He also uses the plural form “antichrists,” suggesting that many such individuals may exist.
Opposition to Christ:
The Antichrist is not simply against Christ in a literal, physical way, but rather in a spiritual way. They deny the truth about Jesus, strip him of his true identity, and attempt to substitute their own false teachings in his place.
Other Biblical Figures:
While the Antichrist is not explicitly named in the Bible, some scholars have associated the Antichrist with other figures, such as the “abomination of desolation” in the book of Daniel, “the man of lawlessness” in 2 Thessalonians, and the beast from the sea and the beast from the earth in Revelation.
Not a Singular Being:
It’s important to note that the term “Antichrist” in the Letters of John does not necessarily refer to a single, apocalyptic being that will appear at the end of the world. Instead, it refers to a spirit or type of person that opposes Christ in various ways.