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ἐναντίος G1727

G1727 is the Greek word ἐναντίος, transliterated enantíos. The King James Version most often renders it contrary.

Word: ἐναντίοςTransliteration: enantíosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

opposite; figuratively, antagonistic.

Where it comes from

from G1725 (ἔναντι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

contrary 3×against 2×contrary part 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (over) against, contrary.

Verses using ἐναντίος

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 6:48 · KJV

And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

Mark 15:39 · KJV

And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

Acts 26:9 · KJV

I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

Acts 28:17 · KJV

And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

1 Thessalonians 2:15 · KJV

Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

Titus 2:8 · KJV

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1727 mean?

G1727 is the Greek word ἐναντίος (enantíos), meaning opposite; figuratively, antagonistic.

How is G1727 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it contrary (3 times), against (2 times), contrary part (1 time).

How many times does G1727 appear in the Bible?

ἐναντίος (enantíos) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1727 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1725 (ἔναντι).

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