ἐνώπιόν
enṓpion
before
In the presence of, before (i.e., in front of, in the sight of). Denotes spatial, relational, or official standing relative to a person, group, or entity. Used both in literal contexts (standing physically in front of someone or something) and in extended senses (within the sphere of someone's authority or observation, or in their honor or judgment). It also expresses being within the awareness or concern of someone (frequently of deity or a figure of authority).
Luke 15:21 · Word #12
Lexicon G1799
| Lemma | ἐνώπιον |
| Transliteration | enṓpion |
| Strong's | G1799 |
| Definition | In the presence of, before (i.e., in front of, in the sight of). Denotes spatial, relational, or official standing relative to a person, group, or entity. Used both in literal contexts (standing physically in front of someone or something) and in extended senses (within the sphere of someone's authority or observation, or in their honor or judgment). It also expresses being within the awareness or concern of someone (frequently of deity or a figure of authority). |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Common Translation
| Phrase | before |
| Literal | before |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐνώπιον |
| Strong's | G1799 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1799-01
in the sight of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (Gr,PI) governing the genitive case; expresses spatial, relational, or official position relative to a genitive object. |
| Rendering Rationale | "In the sight of" preserves the visual root (ὀπτ-, "to see, appear") and reflects the prepositional force of standing within someone’s view or awareness. As a preposition governing the genitive, it marks relational position before or within the perception or authority of another. |
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