Greek Word Study
The meaning of “εὐθυμέω”
Understanding euthyméō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be of good cheer (merry). - to cheer up, i.e. (intransitively) be cheerful - neuter comparative (adverbially) more cheer...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
εὐθυμέω
Phoneticyoo-thoo-meh'-o
Transliterationeuthyméō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be of good cheer (merry). - to cheer up, i.e. (intransitively) be cheerful - neuter comparative (adverbially) more cheerfully
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:22 | “And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.” Word: εὐθυμέω (euthyméō) | |
| Acts 27:25 | “Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.” Word: εὐθυμέω (euthyméō) | |
| James 5:13 | “Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.” Word: εὐθυμέω (euthyméō) |