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 times

Appears 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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