τοὐναντίον

tounantionAdverbG5121

instead

From: contraction for the neuter of G3588 (ὁ) and G1726 (ἐναντίον);

Short Definition

on the contrary

Full Lexicon Entry

by crasis for τὸ ἐνανίον, neut. accusative, used adverbially, on the contrary, contrariwise.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
2 Corinthians
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 3:9
  • 2 Corinthians 2:7
  • Galatians 2:7

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