Berean Strong's Lexicon tounantion: on the contrary, instead Original Word: τοὐναντίον Word Origin: A contraction of the Greek words τοῦ (tou, "the") and ἐναντίον (enantion, "opposite" or "contrary") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for τοὐναντίον, the concept of contrast or opposition can be found in Hebrew words like נֶגֶד (neged, "opposite") or בַּל (bal, "not," used to negate or contrast). Usage: The Greek word τοὐναντίον (tounantion) is used to express a contrast or opposition to a preceding statement or idea. It is often translated as "on the contrary" or "instead," indicating a reversal or contradiction of what has been previously mentioned. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, Greek was the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean, and the use of contrasting conjunctions like τοὐναντίον was common in both spoken and written discourse. This word would have been understood by Greek-speaking audiences as a way to emphasize a point by presenting an opposing idea. HELPS Word-studies 5121 tounantíon (from the neuter definite article 3588 /ho, and 1726 /enantíon, "the condition of being set against") – properly, the condition (situation) of being against ("on the contrary"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from contr. of ho, and enantion Definition on the contrary NASB Translation contrary (2), instead (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5121: τοὐναντίοντοὐναντίον (by crasis for τό ἀναντιον (Buttmann, 10)) ((Arstpb., Thucydides, others)), on the contrary, contrariwise (Vulg.e contrario), accusative used adverbially (Winer's Grammar, 230 (216)): 2 Corinthians 2:7; Galatians 2:7; 1 Peter 3:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance on the contrary Contraction for the neuter of ho and enantion; on the contrary -- contrariwise. see GREEK ho see GREEK enantion Forms and Transliterations τουναντιον τουναντίον τοὐναντίον tounantion tounantíonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 2:7 Adv-CGRK: ὥστε τοὐναντίον μᾶλλον ὑμᾶς NAS: so that on the contrary you should rather KJV: So that contrariwise ye [ought] rather INT: so that on the contrary rather you Galatians 2:7 Adv-C 1 Peter 3:9 Adv-C |
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