Enantíon — G1726

Definition

preposition

(adverbially) in the presence (view) of

1. over against, opposite
1. of place, opposite, contrary (of the wind)
2. metaph
1. opposed as an adversary, hostile, antagonistic in feeling or act
2. an opponent

Usually translated as

before, in the presence of

Origin

neuter of G1727

• enantíos (G1727)

Occurrences

Enantíon occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Luke (2), Acts (2)

• Mark 2:12 — And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before (ἐναντίον) them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
• Luke 20:26 — And they could not take hold of his words before (ἐναντίον) 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 (ἐναντίον) 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 (ἐναντίον) 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 (ἐναντίον) his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: