Katenṓpion — G2714

Definition

adverb

directly in front of

1. properly, of place
2. metaphorically, having one as it were before the eyes, before one as witness

Usually translated as

before, in the sight of

Origin

from G2596 and G1799

• katá (G2596)
• enṓpion (G1799)

Occurrences

Katenṓpion occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (2), Ephesians (1), Colossians (1), Jude (1)

• 2 Corinthians 2:17 — For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight (κατενώπιον) of God speak we in Christ.
• 2 Corinthians 12:19 — Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before (κατενώπιον) God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.
• Ephesians 1:4 — According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before (κατενώπιον) him in love:
• Colossians 1:22 — In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight (κατενώπιον):
• Jude 1:24 — Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence (κατενώπιον) of his glory with exceeding joy,