Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπέναντι”
Understanding apénanti reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
before, contrary, over against, in the presence of. - from in front, i.e. opposite, before or against
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπέναντι
Phoneticap-en'-an-tee
Transliterationapénanti
Grammar Code
G:PREP
Greek Preposition
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
before, contrary, over against, in the presence of. - from in front, i.e. opposite, before or against
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:24 | “When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. ” Word: ἀπέναντι (apénanti) | |
| Acts 17:7 | “Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.” Word: ἀπέναντι (apénanti) | |
| Romans 3:18 | “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Word: ἀπέναντι (apénanti) |