κατέναντι

katenantiPrepositionG2713

before

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G1725 (ἔναντι);

Short Definition

directly opposite

Full Lexicon Entry

adv., over against, opposite, before: ἡ, κ. κώμη; as prep., with genitive (ἀπ-, WH, mg.) (ἀπ-, WH, mg.) ; metaphorically, before.
LXX Usage: chiefly for נֶגֶד, פָּנִים, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Preposition

Morphology G:PREP

DescriptionGreek Preposition

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
3
2 Corinthians
2
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 12:19
  • 2 Corinthians 2:17
  • Luke 19:30
  • Matthew 21:2
  • Mark 11:2

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