Strong's Lexicon enanti: Before, in the presence of, opposite Original Word: ἐνάντι Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition ἐν (en, "in") and the adjective ἀντί (anti, "opposite" or "against"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is לִפְנֵי (liphnê), meaning "before" or "in the presence of." Usage: The Greek preposition "enanti" is used to denote a position or stance in relation to something else, often translated as "before" or "in the presence of." It conveys the idea of being directly opposite or facing something or someone. In the New Testament, it is used to describe physical presence, as well as metaphorical or spiritual presence, such as being before God or in the sight of others. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of being "before" someone carried significant weight, often implying accountability, respect, or confrontation. In a religious context, being "before" a deity or in the presence of a divine being was considered a position of reverence and humility. The use of "enanti" in the New Testament reflects these cultural nuances, emphasizing the importance of one's position or actions in relation to God and others. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from en and anti Definition before, i.e. in the presence of NASB Translation before (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1725: ἔναντιἔναντι, adverb (ἐν and ἀντί, properly, in that part of space which is opposite), before: as a preposition followed by a genitive (Buttmann, 319 (273)); ἔναντι τοῦ Θεοῦ, יְהוָה לִפְנֵי, before God, i. e. in the temple, Luke 1:8 (Tr marginal reading ἐναντίον); in the judgment of God, Acts 8:21 G L T Tr WH; (ἔναντι Φαραώ, Acts 7:10 Tdf.; cf. Buttmann, 180 (156)). (Very often in the Sept., and in the Palestin. Apocrypha of the O. T.;. but nowhere in secular authors) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance before. From en and anti; in front (i.e. Figuratively, presence) of -- before. see GREEK en see GREEK anti Forms and Transliterations εναντι έναντι ἔναντι enanti énantiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 1:8 AdvGRK: ἐφημερίας αὐτοῦ ἔναντι τοῦ θεοῦ NAS: he was performing his priestly service before God KJV: executed the priest's office before God INT: division of him before God Acts 8:21 Adv |
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