The meaning of “ἐνώπιον”

Understanding enṓpion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐνώπιον

Phoneticen-o'-pee-on

Transliterationenṓpion

Grammar Code

G:PREP

Greek Preposition

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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)

Scripture References

88 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 12:9	“But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.”
Romans 12:17	“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
Galatians 1:20	“Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.”
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.”
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.”

Total Occurrences

88x

Most Frequent Book

Revelation

Book Distribution

Luke20

John1

Acts14

Romans3

1 Corinthians1

2 Corinthians3

Galatians1

1 Timothy6

2 Timothy2

Hebrews2

James1

1 Peter1

1 John1

3 John1

Revelation31

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἐνώπιον' deepen your understanding of Luke 12:9?

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