The meaning of “ἐναντίον”
Understanding enantíon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of ἐναντίος before, in the presence of. - (adverbially) in the presence (view) of
ἐναντίον
neuter of ἐναντίος before, in the presence of. - (adverbially) in the presence (view) of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 2:12 | “And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.” Word: ἐναντίον (enantíon) | |
| Luke 20:26 | “And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.” Word: ἐναντίον (enantíon) | |
| Luke 24:19 | “And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:” Word: ἐναντίον (enantíon) | |
| Acts 7:10 | “And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.” Word: ἐναντίον (enantíon) | |
| Acts 8:32 | “The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:” Word: ἐναντίον (enantíon) |