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ἐναντίος

enantioshostileHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective8 occurrences5 books8 verses

Definition

ἐν-αντίος, -α, -ον

(ἀντίος, set against), [in LXX: ἐξ ἐναντίας, for נֶגֶד, etc.; ἐναντίον, for פָּנִים etc. ;]

over against, opposite, contrary: ἄνεμος, Matthew 14:24, Mark 6:48, Acts 27:4; ἐξ ἐναντίας (ellipse obscure, see Bl., § 44,1; Mozley, Psalm 42:1-11), with genitive, Mark 15:39. Metaphorical, opposed, hostile: 1 Thessalonians 2:15, Acts 26:9; 28:17; ὁ ἐξ ἐ., Titus 2:8. Neuter., -ίον, adv., as prep. with genitive, before, in the presence of: Luke 1:6; 20:26; 24:19, Acts 7:10 (ἔναντι, T), Acts 8:32 (LXX).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐναντίος:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

8 total
  1. Matthew 14:24ἐναντίος · against it
    …but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
  2. Mark 6:48ἐναντίος · against
    He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,
  3. Mark 15:39ἐναντίας · in front of
    When the centurion standing there in front of Jesus saw how He had breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”
  4. Acts 26:9ἐναντία · to oppose
    So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
  5. Acts 27:4ἐναντίους · against us
    After putting out from there, we sailed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us.
  6. Acts 28:17ἐναντίον · against
    After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
  7. 1 Thessalonians 2:15ἐναντίων · hostile
    …who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,
  8. Titus 2:8ἐναντίας · opposes [us]
    …and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.