ἀντιπέραν
antipéran
G495 preposition
SILEX Entry
Definition
On the opposite side, across from, situated or located directly facing or across a boundary or space from a reference point. Primarily denotes spatial opposition, expressing the idea of being on the far or opposite shore, bank, or side relative to a specified location. May be used to describe positions with respect to rivers, seas, cities, or other landmarks.
Semantic Range
on the opposite side, across (a river/lake/space), over against (as a destination or orientation), facing directly
Root / Etymology
From the preposition ἀντί (opposite, against) and πέραν (across, on the other side). The formation as a compound intensifies the sense of physical or spatial opposition.
Historical & Contextual Notes
ἀντιπέραν is a rare adverb/preposition in Koine Greek, primarily found in geographical or travel narratives, especially in Hellenistic and Roman periods. In the New Testament (e.g., Mark 6:53), it is used to specify a destination 'on the opposite shore' of a body of water (the Sea of Galilee), emphasizing a physical crossing. Earlier and classical Greek typically prefers πέραν or κατέναντι for similar functions, but ἀντιπέραν offers a more explicit sense of being across, directly facing, or on the far side from a vantage point. English translations often render it as 'opposite' or 'over against,' but may not convey the visual-geographical precision inherent in the Greek. Not generally imbued with deeper metaphorical meanings.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἀντί and πέραν; on the opposite side:--over against.
Root Family
ἀντι-περ- (antipéran) — opposite, over against, across
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G495-01 |
ἀντιπέρα | antipera | PREP GEN |
opposite | opposite of | opposite | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G495-01 |
Luke 8:26 | ἀντιπέρα | antipera | PREP GEN |
opposite | opposite of | opposite |