Greek Word Study

The meaning of “εὐθέως”

Understanding euthéōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

adverb from εὐθύς anon, as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway. - directly, i.e. at once or soon

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

εὐθέως

Phoneticyoo-theh'-oce

Transliterationeuthéōs

Grammar Code

G:ADV

Greek Adverb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

adverb from εὐθύς anon, as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway. - directly, i.e. at once or soon

Scripture References

78 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 20:34	“So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. ” Word: εὐθέως (euthéōs)
Mark 5:13	“And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.” Word: εὐθέως (euthéōs)
Luke 12:54	“And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.” Word: εὐθέως (euthéōs)
John 13:30	“He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.” Word: εὐθέως (euthéōs)
Acts 16:10	“And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.” Word: εὐθέως (euthéōs)