5121. tounantion

Lexicon

tounantion: on the contrary, instead

Original Word: τοὐναντίον
Part of Speech: Adverb, Correlative
Transliteration: tounantion
Pronunciation: too-nan-tee'-on
Phonetic Spelling: (too-nan-tee'-on)
Definition: on the contrary, instead
Meaning: on the contrary, on the other hand.

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

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 Origin
adverb from contr. of ho, and enantion
Definition
on the contrary
NASB Translation
contrary (2), instead (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5121: τοὐναντίον

τοὐναντίον (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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A contraction of the article τό (to) and ἐναντίον (enantion), meaning "the opposite" or "contrary."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for τοὐναντίον, the concept of opposition or contrast can be found in various Hebrew terms such as נֶגֶד (neged, Strong's H5048), which means "before" or "in front of," often used to denote something that stands in contrast or opposition. Another related term is סָתַם (satham, Strong's H5640), meaning "to shut" or "to stop," which can imply opposition or contradiction in certain contexts. These Hebrew terms capture the essence of contrast and opposition similar to τοὐναντίον in Greek.

Usage: This Greek term appears in the New Testament to highlight a contrast or to emphasize a point by presenting an opposing idea. It is used to draw attention to a reversal or an unexpected outcome.

Context: The term τοὐναντίον is found in the New Testament, specifically in contexts where a contrast or opposition is being highlighted. It is used to emphasize a reversal of expectations or to present an antithetical idea. For example, in 1 Peter 3:9, the apostle Peter instructs believers not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but rather to respond with blessing, which is contrary to the natural human inclination. The use of τοὐναντίον here underscores the Christian ethic of responding to wrongdoing with grace and kindness, reflecting the transformative power of the Gospel.

In Galatians 2:7, Paul uses τοὐναντίον to describe how, contrary to any expectation of conflict or division, the apostles recognized the grace given to him and extended the right hand of fellowship. This highlights the unity and mutual respect among the early church leaders despite their different missions.

The use of τοὐναντίον in these passages serves to reinforce the countercultural nature of Christian teachings, where believers are called to live in a manner that often contradicts worldly values and expectations.

Forms and Transliterations

τουναντιον τουναντίον τοὐναντίον tounantion tounantíon

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 2:7 Adv-C
GRK: 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
GRK: ἀλλὰ τοὐναντίον ἰδόντες ὅτι
NAS: But on the contrary, seeing
KJV: But contrariwise, when they saw that
INT: but on the contrary having seen that

1 Peter 3:9 Adv-C
GRK: ἀντὶ λοιδορίας τοὐναντίον δὲ εὐλογοῦντες
NAS: but giving a blessing instead; for you were called
KJV: but contrariwise blessing;
INT: for railing on the contrary moreover blessing

Strong's Greek 5121
3 Occurrences

τοὐναντίον — 3 Occ.