1727. enantios

Lexicon

enantios: Opposite, contrary, against, adversary

Original Word: ἐναντίος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: enantios
Pronunciation: eh-NAN-tee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (en-an-tee'-os)
Definition: Opposite, contrary, against, adversary
Meaning: opposite, opposed, contrary; the adversary.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

over against, contrary.

From enanti; opposite; figuratively, antagonistic -- (over) against, contrary.

see GREEK enanti

HELPS Word-studies

1727 enantíos (from 1722 /en "in," intensifying antios, "set against") – properly, "in the sphere against," i.e. opposed (contrary) to, in principle and in practice; "set against, adverse to."

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from en and antios (set against)
Definition
opposite, fig. hostile, opposed
NASB Translation
against (2), before (1), contrary (2), hostile (2), opponent (1), presence (1), right in front (1), sight (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1727: ἐναντίος

ἐναντίος, ἐναντία, ἐναντίον (ἀντίος set against) (from Homer down), properly, that which is over against; opposite; used:

1. primarily of place; opposite, contrary: of the wind (Xenophon, an. 4, 5, 3), Matthew 14:24; Mark 6:48; Acts 27:4; ἐξ ἐναντίας (Winers Grammar, 591 (550); Buttmann, 82 (71)), opposite, over against (see ἐκ, I. 4), with the genitive Mark 15:39.

2. metaphorically, opposed as an adrersary, hostile, antagonistic in feeling or act: 1 Thessalonians 2:15 (on which passage (for confirmatory references to ancient authors) cf. Grimm on 3Macc. 7:4 (on the other hand, see Lünem. on 1 Thess. l. c.)); ὁ ἐξ ἐναντίας, an opponent (A. V. he that is of the contrary part), Titus 2:8; ἐναντίον ποιεῖν τί τίνι, to do something against one, Acts 28:17; ἐναντία πράττειν πρός τό ὄνομα τίνος, Acts 26:9. Neuter ἐναντίον, adverb, as a preposition is construction with the genitive (Buttmann, 319 (273)), before, in the sight of, in the presence of, one (so in Greek writings from Homer down; the Sept. often for לִפנְיֵ and בְּעֵינֵי also for לְעֵינֵי): Mark 2:12 (T Tr marginal reading WH ἔμπροσθεν); Luke 20:26; Acts 7:10 (ἐναντίον Φαραώ, when he stood before Pharaoh (here Tdf. ἔναντι, which see)); Acts 8:32; Hebraistically, in the judgment, estimation, of one, Luke 24:19; (Luke 1:6 T Tr WH) (Genesis 10:9, etc.). (τό ἐναντίον i. e. τοὐναντίον see in its place.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the preposition ἐν (en, "in") and the noun ἀντίος (antios, "opposite" or "against").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek ἐναντίος can be compared to several Hebrew words that convey opposition or enmity, such as:
• Strong's Hebrew 6862 (צָר, tsar): meaning "adversary" or "enemy."
• Strong's Hebrew 7854 (שָׂטָן, satan): meaning "adversary" or "accuser."
• Strong's Hebrew 6145 (עָרַב, arav): meaning "to oppose" or "to be hostile."

These Hebrew terms similarly reflect the concept of opposition and enmity found in the Old Testament, providing a broader biblical context for understanding ἐναντίος.

Usage: In the New Testament, ἐναντίος is used to describe opposition or hostility, often in the context of adversaries or those who stand against the message of the Gospel or the people of God.

Context: The Greek word ἐναντίος appears in several New Testament passages, illustrating the concept of opposition or being contrary. It is used to describe both physical and ideological opposition. For instance, in Acts 26:9, Paul speaks of his former life, stating, "So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth." Here, ἐναντίος conveys the idea of active resistance against the Christian faith.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:15, Paul refers to those who "killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets and drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to everyone." The term ἐναντίος is used to describe the adversarial stance of those who oppose the spread of the Gospel.

The word also appears in Titus 2:8, where Paul instructs Titus to teach sound doctrine so that "those who oppose you may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us." This usage highlights the importance of living a life that is above reproach, even in the face of opposition.

The concept of ἐναντίος is significant in understanding the early Christian experience of persecution and the spiritual warfare faced by believers. It underscores the reality of opposition in the Christian journey and the call to stand firm in faith despite adversarial forces.

Forms and Transliterations

εναντια εναντία ἐναντία εναντιας εναντίας ἐναντίας εναντίοι εναντιον εναντίον ἐναντίον εναντιος εναντίος ἐναντίος εναντιους εναντίους ἐναντίους εναντιων εναντίων ἐναντίων εναπέθανεν enantia enantía enantias enantías enantion enantiōn enantíon enantíōn enantios enantíos enantious enantíous

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 14:24 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἦν γὰρ ἐναντίος ὁ ἄνεμος
NAS: for the wind was contrary.
KJV: the wind was contrary.
INT: was for contrary [was] the wind

Mark 6:48 Adj-NMS
GRK: ὁ ἄνεμος ἐναντίος αὐτοῖς περὶ
NAS: for the wind was against them, at about
KJV: the wind was contrary unto them: and
INT: the wind contrary to them about

Mark 15:39 Adj-GFS
GRK: παρεστηκὼς ἐξ ἐναντίας αὐτοῦ ὅτι
NAS: who was standing right in front of Him, saw
KJV: stood over against him, saw
INT: stood by from opposite of him that

Acts 26:9 Adj-ANP
GRK: δεῖν πολλὰ ἐναντία πρᾶξαι
NAS: many things hostile to the name
KJV: to do many things contrary to the name
INT: I ought many things contrary to do

Acts 27:4 Adj-AMP
GRK: ἀνέμους εἶναι ἐναντίους
NAS: because the winds were contrary.
KJV: the winds were contrary.
INT: winds were contrary

Acts 28:17 Adj-ANS
GRK: ἀδελφοί οὐδὲν ἐναντίον ποιήσας τῷ
NAS: nothing against our people
KJV: nothing against the people,
INT: brothers nothing against having done the

1 Thessalonians 2:15 Adj-GMP
GRK: πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις ἐναντίων
NAS: to God, but hostile to all
KJV: God, and are contrary to all men:
INT: all to men [are] contrary

Titus 2:8 Adj-GFS
GRK: ὁ ἐξ ἐναντίας ἐντραπῇ μηδὲν
NAS: so that the opponent will be put to shame,
KJV: he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed,
INT: he who is of the contrary might be ashamed nothing

Strong's Greek 1727
8 Occurrences

ἐναντία — 1 Occ.
ἐναντίας — 2 Occ.
ἐναντίων — 1 Occ.
ἐναντίον — 1 Occ.
ἐναντίος — 2 Occ.
ἐναντίους — 1 Occ.