Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
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Usage: τοὐναντίον by crasis for τὸ ἐνανίον, neut. accusative, used adverbially, on the contrary, contrariwise: 2Co.2:7, Gal.2:7, 1Pe.3:9.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5121
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
5
Strong's G5121 Quick Answer
Strong's G5121 τοὐναντίον (tounantion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. tounantion ('tou-nan-tee'-on) adv. 1. on the contrary [contraction for the neuter of G3588 and G1726] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include contrariwise. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- tounantion ('tou-nan-tee'-on) adv. 1. on the contrary [contraction for the neuter of G3588 and G1726]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- contrariwise
Meaning and Definition
tounantion ('tou-nan-tee'-on) adv. 1. on the contrary [contraction for the neuter of G3588 and G1726] KJV: contrariwise Root(s): G3588, G1726
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5121. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5121 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render tounantion, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
contrariwise
2 Corinthians 2:7
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How Strong's G5121 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5121 (τοὐναντίον) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Maccabees 3:22 — τοὐναντίον
- Genesis 10:10 — Χαλαννη
Strong's G5121 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G5121 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Strong's G5121 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the beginning of his kingdom was Babylon, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
Strong's G5121 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
All this, however, they have taken in a very different spirit. With their innate malignity, they have spurned the fair offer; and constantly inclining to evil,
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5121.
And the beginning of his kingdom was Babylon, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
All this, however, they have taken in a very different spirit. With their innate malignity, they have spurned the fair offer; and constantly inclining to evil,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5121, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5121 FAQ
What does tounantion (τοὐναντίον) mean?
Tounantion (Strong's G5121) is a Greek word most simply glossed "contrariwise". tounantion ('tou-nan-tee'-on) adv. 1. on the contrary [contraction for the neuter of G3588 and G1726]
How many times is tounantion (τοὐναντίον) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G5121 across 5 books.
Where can I study tounantion (τοὐναντίον) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5121 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate tounantion (τοὐναντίον)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as contrariwise. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5121 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5121, with linked reader references where each row is available.