Definition
ἀπ-έναντι
adv. with genitive (Hellenistic, common in LXX);
1. over against (MM, see word): Matthew 27:61, Mark 12:41, WH, mg.
2. before, in the presence of: Matthew 27:24 (WH, mg.), Acts 3:16, Romans 3:18.
3. against: Acts 17:7.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀπέναντι:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Matthew 27:24ἀπέναντι · beforeWhen Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”
- Matthew 27:61ἀπέναντι · oppositeMary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.
- Acts 3:16ἀπέναντι · in your presenceBy faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.
- Acts 17:7ἀπέναντι…and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!”
- Romans 3:18ἀπέναντι · before“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”