The meaning of “εὐνοῦχος”
Understanding eunoûchos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
eunuch. - a castrated person (such being employed in Oriental bed-chambers) - by extension an impotent or unmarried man ...
εὐνοῦχος
eunuch. - a castrated person (such being employed in Oriental bed-chambers) - by extension an impotent or unmarried man - by implication, a chamberlain (state-officer)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:12 | “For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.” Word: εὐνοῦχος (eunoûchos) | |
| Acts 8:36 | “And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?” Word: εὐνοῦχος (eunoûchos) |