ἔναντι
énanti
before
Primarily, 'opposite, in front of, before (in place or position)'; signifies a spatial or figurative orientation that locates one thing as facing or positioned before another. In extended or figurative uses, can mean 'in the presence of,' denoting before someone (especially an authority or significant figure), or 'in view of' as acknowledging the regard or consideration of someone or something.
Acts 8:21 · Word #18
Lexicon G1725
| Lemma | ἔναντι |
| Transliteration | énanti |
| Strong's | G1725 |
| Definition | Primarily, 'opposite, in front of, before (in place or position)'; signifies a spatial or figurative orientation that locates one thing as facing or positioned before another. In extended or figurative uses, can mean 'in the presence of,' denoting before someone (especially an authority or significant figure), or 'in view of' as acknowledging the regard or consideration of someone or something. |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Common Translation
| Phrase | before |
| Literal | before |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔναντι |
| Strong's | G1725 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1725-01
in front of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition taking the genitive case; expresses spatial or figurative orientation of one entity facing or positioned before another. |
| Rendering Rationale | "In front of" preserves the core spatial sense of facing or being positioned opposite another. As a preposition governing the genitive, it marks relational orientation before or in the presence of someone or something. |
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