◄ 481. antikrus ►
Strong's Lexicon antikrus: Directly, straightaway, opposite Original Word: ἀντικρύς Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: antikrus Pronunciation: an-TEE-kroos Phonetic Spelling: (an-tee-kroo') Definition: right opposite, off (nautical sense), over against. Meaning: Directly, opposite, face to face, straight on. Word Origin: Derived from the preposition ἀντί (anti), meaning "against" or "opposite," and the adverbial form of the root κρύς, which is not independently attested but suggests a sense of directness or straightforwardness. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀντικρύς, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey directness or opposition, such as נֶגֶד (neged, Strong's Hebrew 5048), which means "in front of" or "opposite," and עַל־פְּנֵי (al-penei, Strong's Hebrew 6440), meaning "before" or "in the presence of." These terms similarly emphasize directness and face-to-face positioning, reflecting the same underlying concept found in ἀντικρύς. Usage: The term ἀντικρύς is used in the New Testament to convey a sense of directness or straightforwardness, often in a spatial or metaphorical sense. It is used to describe something that is directly opposite or face to face with something else. Context: The Greek word ἀντικρύς appears in the New Testament to emphasize directness or straightforwardness in positioning or action. It is a term that conveys a sense of being directly opposite or face to face, often used in contexts where clarity and direct confrontation are implied. The word is relatively rare in the New Testament, highlighting its specific and intentional use when it does appear. In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀντικρύς is translated to reflect this directness, often in spatial terms. For example, it might be used to describe a location that is directly opposite another or to indicate a straightforward path or action. The term underscores the importance of direct engagement or confrontation, whether in physical, spiritual, or moral contexts. The use of ἀντικρύς can also carry a metaphorical weight, suggesting not just physical proximity but also a directness in approach or communication. This aligns with the broader biblical themes of truth, clarity, and the importance of facing challenges or adversaries directly. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from anti Definition over against NASB Translation opposite (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 481: ἀντικρύ ἀντικρύ (L T WH ἄντικρυς (Chandler § 881; Treg. ἄντικρυς. Cf. Lob. Path. Elementa 2:283); ad Phryn., p. 444; (Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 500f); Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. 2:366), adverb of place, over against, opposite: with the genitive, Acts 20:15. (Often in Greek writings; Philo de vict. off. § 3; de vit. Moys. iii. § 7; in Flacc. § 10.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance over against, opposite Prolonged from anti; opposite -- over against. see GREEK anti Forms and Transliterations αντικρύ αντικρυς ἄντικρυς antikrus antikrys ántikrys Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 20:15 Adv GRK: ἐπιούσῃ κατηντήσαμεν ἄντικρυς Χίου τῇ NAS: the following day opposite Chios; KJV: the next [day] over against Chios; INT: following [day] we arrived opposite Chios Strong's Greek 481 1 Occurrence ἄντικρυς — 1 Occ.