opponent of the Messiah

Antichrist, "one who assuming the guise of Christ opposes Christ" (Westc., , 70): , , ; pl. (cf. , and v. MM, , s.v.).† Epp. Jo. VGT I Jo 2:18 22 4:3 II Jo 7 I Jo 2:18 ψευδόχριστος

antichrist, either one who puts himself in the place of, or the enemy (opponent) of the Messiah.

antichrist

an opponent of the Messiah

antichrist

άντι-χριατος, -ον, ό Antichrist, "one who assuming the guise of Christ opposes Christ" (Westc., Epp. Jo., 70): 1Jn.2:18 Jn 2:22 Jn 4:3, 1Jn.1:7 pl. 1Jn.2:18 (cf. ψευδόχριστος, and see MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)