Hebrew · H5048, G1799 · unreviewed

נֶגֶד

A front , i.e. part opposite ; specifically a counterpart , or mate ; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before · in the face of (literally or figuratively)

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נֶגֶד H5048 a front , i.e. part opposite ; specifically a counterpart , or mate ; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
Pronunciation neged
Denotes spatial opposition or visibility—what stands conspicuously before or against someone, often marking divine presence or confrontation.
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ἐνώπιον G1799 in the face of (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciation enṓpion
In God's presence means before Him as witness or judge, not merely spatial proximity
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What does נֶגֶד (neged) mean in the Bible?

נֶגֶד · ἐνώπιον is a Hebrew word meaning "in front of, exposed before".

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Meaning

in front of, exposed before
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