ἔναντι
enanti
before
from ἐν and ἀντί; in front (i.e. figuratively, presence) of:--before.
Acts 8:21 · Word #18
Lexicon G1725
| Lemma | ἔναντι |
| Transliteration | énanti |
| Strong's | G1725 |
| In-context | before |
| Literal | before |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔναντι |
| Strong's | G1725 |
SIBI-P1 G1725-01
in-front-of (governing the genitive)
| Root | ἔναντι (enanti) |
| Core Meanings | in front of, before, in the presence of, opposite, in view of |
| Semantic Range | spatially before, in the presence of, in the sight of, opposite, in the view or judgment of |
| Conceptual Significance | ἔναντι often expresses covenantal or judicial presence—standing "in front of" God or others—emphasizing accountability, visibility, and relational orientation within biblical thought. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,PI,,,,G,,, = improper preposition taking the genitive case; no inflection for gender or number; functions to relate a genitive noun to a position of presence or opposition. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "in-front-of" preserves the spatial core of ἐν (in) + ἀντί (opposite/over-against), expressing position directly before or facing someone. The morphology identifies it as an improper preposition governing the genitive case, so the rendering reflects its relational function rather than a declined form. |
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Word Usage (2 occurrences of G1725)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:8 | ἔναντι | enanti | before |
| Acts 8:21 | ἔναντι | enanti | before |