ἐναντίος
enantiosAdjectiveG1727
hostile
From: from G1725 (ἔναντι);
Short Definition
opposite; figuratively, antagonistic
Full Lexicon Entry
over against, opposite, contrary: ἄνεμος,; *ἐξ ἐναντίας *(ellipse obscure, see Bl., § 44,1; Mozley, ), with genitive. Metaphorical, opposed, hostile: ὁ ἐξ ἐ. Neuter., -ίον, adv., as prep. with genitive, before, in the presence of: (ἔναντι, T), (LXX).
LXX Usage: ἐξ ἐναντίας, for נֶגֶד, etc.; ἐναντίον, for פָּנִים etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
8 timesAppears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
3
Mark
2
1 Thessalonians
1
Matthew
1
Titus
1
Key Passages
- 1 Thessalonians 2:15
- Acts 26:9
- Acts 27:4
- Acts 28:17
- Matthew 14:24
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