G1799 ἐνώπιον (enṓpion) — before

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1799

in the face of (literally or figuratively)

KJV usage: :--before, in the presence (sight) of, to.

Etymology: neuter of a compound of and a derivative of ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

gen., before, in the presence of, Lk. 5:25; 8:47; in front of, Rev. 4:5, 6; immediately preceding as a forerunner, Lk. 1:17; Rev. 16:19; from the Hebrew, in the presence of, metaphysically, i.e. in the sphere of sensation or thought, Lk. 12:9; 15:10; Acts 10:31; in the eyes of, in the judgment of, Lk. 16:15; 24:11; Acts 4:19

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Luke 1:15 Luke 1:17 Luke 1:19 Luke 1:75 Luke 1:76 Luke 4:7 Luke 5:18 Luke 5:25 Luke 8:47 Luke 12:6 Luke 12:9 Luke 13:26 Luke 14:10 Luke 15:10 Luke 15:18 + 71 more →

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