Apénanti — G561

Definition

preposition

from in front, i.e. opposite, before or against

1. over against, opposite
2. in sight of, before
3. in opposition to, against

Usually translated as

before, over against, contrary, in the presence of

Origin

from G575 and G1725

• apó (G575)
• énanti (G1725)

Occurrences

Apénanti occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (3), Acts (2), Romans (1)

• Matthew 21:2 — Saying unto them, Go into the village over against (ἀπέναντι) you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.
• 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 (ἀπέναντι) the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.
• Matthew 27:61 — And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against (ἀπέναντι) the sepulchre.
• Acts 3:16 — And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence (ἀπέναντι) of you all.
• Acts 17:7 — Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary (ἀπέναντι) to the decrees of Cæsar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
• Romans 3:18 — There is no fear of God before (ἀπέναντι) their eyes.