The meaning of “ἐνώπιον”
Understanding enṓpion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a compound of ἐν and a derivative of ὀπτάνομαι before, in the presence (sight) of, to. - in the face of (liter...
ἐνώπιον
neuter of a compound of ἐν and a derivative of ὀπτάνομαι before, in the presence (sight) of, to. - in the face of (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 12:9 | “But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.” Word: ἐνώπιον (enṓpion) | |
| Romans 12:17 | “Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.” Word: ἐνώπιον (enṓpion) | |
| Galatians 1:20 | “Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.” Word: ἐνώπιον (enṓpion) | |
| Hebrews 13:21 | “Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Word: ἐνώπιον (enṓpion) | |
| 1 John 3:22 | “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.” Word: ἐνώπιον (enṓpion) |