481. antikrus

Lexicon

antikrus: Directly, straightaway, opposite

Original Word: ἀντικρύς
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: antikrus
Pronunciation: an-TEE-kroos
Phonetic Spelling: (an-tee-kroo')
Definition: Directly, straightaway, opposite
Meaning: right opposite, off (nautical sense), over against.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

over against, opposite

Prolonged from anti; opposite -- over against.

see GREEK anti

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from anti
Definition
over against
NASB Translation
opposite (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 481: ἀντικρύ

ἀντικρύ (L T WH ἄντικρυς (Chandler § 881; Treg. ἄντικρυς. Cf. Lob. Path. Elementa 2:283); ad Phryn., p. 444; (Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 500f); Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. 2:366), adverb of place, over against, opposite: with the genitive, Acts 20:15. (Often in Greek writings; Philo de vict. off. § 3; de vit. Moys. iii. § 7; in Flacc. § 10.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the preposition ἀντί (anti), meaning "against" or "opposite," and the adverbial form of the root κρύς, which is not independently attested but suggests a sense of directness or straightforwardness.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀντικρύς, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey directness or opposition, such as נֶגֶד (neged, Strong's Hebrew 5048), which means "in front of" or "opposite," and עַל־פְּנֵי (al-penei, Strong's Hebrew 6440), meaning "before" or "in the presence of." These terms similarly emphasize directness and face-to-face positioning, reflecting the same underlying concept found in ἀντικρύς.

Usage: The term ἀντικρύς is used in the New Testament to convey a sense of directness or straightforwardness, often in a spatial or metaphorical sense. It is used to describe something that is directly opposite or face to face with something else.

Context: The Greek word ἀντικρύς appears in the New Testament to emphasize directness or straightforwardness in positioning or action. It is a term that conveys a sense of being directly opposite or face to face, often used in contexts where clarity and direct confrontation are implied. The word is relatively rare in the New Testament, highlighting its specific and intentional use when it does appear.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀντικρύς is translated to reflect this directness, often in spatial terms. For example, it might be used to describe a location that is directly opposite another or to indicate a straightforward path or action. The term underscores the importance of direct engagement or confrontation, whether in physical, spiritual, or moral contexts.

The use of ἀντικρύς can also carry a metaphorical weight, suggesting not just physical proximity but also a directness in approach or communication. This aligns with the broader biblical themes of truth, clarity, and the importance of facing challenges or adversaries directly.

Forms and Transliterations

αντικρύ αντικρυς ἄντικρυς antikrus antikrys ántikrys

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 20:15 Adv
GRK: ἐπιούσῃ κατηντήσαμεν ἄντικρυς Χίου τῇ
NAS: the following day opposite Chios;
KJV: the next [day] over against Chios;
INT: following [day] we arrived opposite Chios

Strong's Greek 481
1 Occurrence

ἄντικρυς — 1 Occ.