Original Word: εὖ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: eu
Pronunciation: yoo
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo)
Definition: Well, good, rightly
Meaning: well, well done, good, rightly; also used as an exclamation.

Word Origin: A primary word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "εὖ," the concept is similar to the Hebrew word טוֹב (tov), which means good or pleasing.

Usage: The Greek adverb "εὖ" (eu) is used to denote something done well, rightly, or in a good manner. It often conveys a sense of approval or correctness in action or condition. In the New Testament, it is used to describe actions or states that are commendable or proper.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "εὖ" was significant in both philosophical and everyday contexts. It was associated with the idea of excellence and virtue, reflecting the Greek pursuit of "arete" (excellence) in various aspects of life. In the New Testament, this term aligns with the Jewish and Christian emphasis on righteousness and moral goodness, reflecting a life lived in accordance with God's will.

Word Origin
adverb from eus (good)
Definition
well
NASB Translation
done (1), good (1), well (2), well done (2).

STRONGS NT 2095: εὖ

εὖ, adverb (properly, εὖ, the unused neuter of the adjective ἐΰς in Homer), well: εὖ πράσσω, not as many interpreters take it, contrary to ordinary Greek usage, to do well i. e. act rightly (which in Greek is expressed by ὀρθῶς or καλῶς πράσσω), but to be well off, fare well, prosper, Acts 15:29 (R. V. it shall be well with you) (Xenophon, mem. 1, 6, 8; 2, 4, 6; 4, 2, 26; oec. 11, 8; Josephus, Antiquities 12, 4, 1; ὅστις καλῶς πραττει, οὐχί καί εὖ πραττει; Plato, Alc. i., p. 116 b.; εἰ εὖ πραττουσι ἀδικουντες, Prot., p. 333 d.; εἰ τίς ἄλλος εὖ μέν ἐποίησεν ὑμᾶς εὖ πράττων, Demosthenes 469, 14; and some began their letters with εὖ πράττειν, cf. 2 Macc. 9:19; (Diogenes Laërtius 3, 61 and Menagius (Menage) in the place cited. In one passage alone, Xenophon, mem. 3, 9, 14, the drift of the discussion permits Socrates to deviate from common usage by attaching to the phrase the notion of right conduct, acting well; (yet this sense occurs in ecclesiastical Greek, see e. g. Justin Martyr, Apology 1, 28 and Otto's note; cf. Liddell and Scott, under the word πράσσω, IV.)); ἵνα εὖ σοι γένηται that it may be well, things may turn out well, with thee, Ephesians 6:3 (Genesis 12:13; (Exodus 20:12); Deuteronomy 4:40; (Deuteronomy 4:16); Orat. Az. (i. e. Song of the Three Children) verse ); εὖ ποιεῖν τινα, to do one good, Mark 14:7 (here T omits the accusative; L Tr WH read the dative) (Judith 10:16; Baruch 6:37 (38) (i. e. Epistle Jer.); Sir. 14:11; Xenophon, Cyril 1., 6, 30). In commendations, εὖ (δοῦλε ἀγαθέ), "Well! Well done!" Matthew 25:21, 23; Luke 19:17 R G; Xenophon, venat. 6, 20; see εὖγε.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

good, well done.

Neuter of a primary eus (good); (adverbially) well -- good, well (done).

Forms and Transliterations

Ευ Εὖ Ευγε Εὖγε Eu Eû Euge Eûge

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