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ἐνώπιον
enṓpion · Greek · Strong's G1799 · 93 occurrences
The KJV renders 16 different Hebrew and Greek words as “before”
What it means
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
neuter of a compound of G1722 (ἐν) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);
How the KJV renders it
before, in the presence of
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“before”
“in the presence of”
also renders apénanti (G561), enantíon (G1726)
Answers that weigh this word
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Where it appears
93 occurrences in the Greek text, first 60 verses shown.
1 Corinthians 1:29 · ADV
that no flesh should boast before God.
1 John 3:22 · ADV
so whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
1 Peter 3:4 · ADV
but from the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.
1 Timothy 2:3 · ADV
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
1 Timothy 5:4 · ADV
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety toward their own family and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
1 Timothy 5:20 · ADV
Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
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