The meaning of “εὐθύς”
Understanding euthýs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
anon, by and by, forthwith, immediately, straightway. - straight, i.e. (literally) level, or (figuratively) true - adver...
εὐθύς
anon, by and by, forthwith, immediately, straightway. - straight, i.e. (literally) level, or (figuratively) true - adverbially (of time) at once
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:20 | “But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;” Word: εὐθύς (euthýs) | |
| Mark 1:12 | “And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.” Word: εὐθύς (euthýs) | |
| Luke 3:5 | “Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;” Word: εὐθύς (euthýs) | |
| John 19:34 | “But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.” Word: εὐθύς (euthýs) | |
| Acts 9:11 | “And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,” Word: εὐθύς (euthýs) |