Enopion (ἐνώπιον) means 'in front of,' 'in the presence of,' or 'in the sight of' — denoting proximity to and visibility before a person, especially an authority. It derives from en (in) + ops/opos (eye/face). To act enopion is to act before the eyes of someone — most significantly, before the eyes of God.
Luke uses enopion more than any other NT author, reflecting his emphasis on divine perspective. 'What is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God' (Luke 16:15). John's Revelation uses it repeatedly for the heavenly throne room: angels and elders act 'before' (enopion) the throne of God. The most theologically important use may be in the prayer and devotion context: 'practicing your righteousness before (enopion) men' (Matthew 6:1) — Jesus warns against performing piety for human eyes. The transformed life is lived enopion tou Theou — before God's eyes — and this divine audience changes everything.
Living enopion — before God's face — is the fundamental orientation of the godly life. Psalm 16:8 (LXX 15:8): 'I keep the LORD always before me (enopion mou); because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.' The awareness of divine presence transforms every action, every motive, every word. The final judgment will be the ultimate enopion — all people standing before the great white throne. But for those in Christ, this prospect is not terror but homecoming: we shall see His face (Revelation 22:4).