The meaning of “εὖ”
Understanding eû reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a primary (good) good, well (done). - (adverbially) well
εὖ
neuter of a primary (good) good, well (done). - (adverbially) well
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:23 | “His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Word: εὖ (eû) | |
| Mark 14:7 | “For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.” Word: εὖ (eû) | |
| Luke 19:17 | “And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.” Word: εὖ (eû) | |
| Acts 15:29 | “That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.” Word: εὖ (eû) | |
| Ephesians 6:3 | “That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.” Word: εὖ (eû) |