G1726: ἐναντίον
enantíon · “in front of”
Definition
(adverbially) in the presence (view) of
KJV translates it as: before, in the presence of
Word origin: neuter of G1727 (ἐναντίος);
Extended definition
(ἀντίος, set against), [in LXX: ἐξ ἐναντίας, for נֶגֶד, etc.; ἐναντίον, for פָּנִים etc. ;]
over against, opposite, contrary: ἄνεμος, Mat.14:24, Mrk.6:48, Act.27:4; ἐξ ἐναντίας (ellipse obscure, see Bl., § 44,1; Mozley, Psa.42:1-11), with genitive, Mrk.15:39. Metaphorical, opposed, hostile: 1Th.2:15, Act.26:9 28:17; ὁ ἐξ ἐ., Tit.2:8. Neuter., -ίον, adv., as prep. with genitive, before, in the presence of: Luk.1:6 20:26 24:19 Act.7:10 (ἔναντι, T), Act.8:32 (LXX).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1726 is translated
- before ×4
- in front of ×1
Bible verses with G1726 (enantíon)
Enantíon appears in 5 verses.
- Luke 1:6
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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: