Strong's Lexicon euergesia: Beneficence, good deed, kindness Original Word: εὐεργεσία Word Origin: Derived from εὖ (eu, meaning "well") and ἔργον (ergon, meaning "work" or "deed") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "euergesia," the concept of doing good and acts of kindness is prevalent in the Old Testament, often associated with the Hebrew word חֶסֶד (chesed), meaning loving-kindness or mercy. Usage: The term "euergesia" refers to acts of kindness or beneficence, emphasizing the quality of doing good deeds or providing help to others. It is often associated with charitable actions and the moral obligation to assist those in need. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, beneficence was a highly valued virtue. Acts of kindness and generosity were seen as a reflection of one's character and social status. Public benefactors, known as "euergetai," were often celebrated for their contributions to society, such as funding public works or providing for the poor. This cultural backdrop highlights the importance of "euergesia" as a moral and social duty in the early Christian context. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom euergetés Definition a good deed NASB Translation benefit (1), benefit done (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2108: εὐεργεσίαεὐεργεσία, εὐεργεσίας, ἡ (εὐεργέτης); a good deed, benefit: 1 Timothy 6:2 (on which see ἀντιλαμβάνω, 2); with the genitive of the person on whom the benefit is conferred (Winer's Grammar, 185 (174)), Acts 4:9. (2 Macc. 6:13 2Macc. 9:26; Wis. 16:11, 24; in Greek authors from Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance benefit, good deed done. From euergetes; beneficence (genitive case or specially) -- benefit, good deed done. see GREEK euergetes Forms and Transliterations ευεργεσια ευεργεσία εὐεργεσίᾳ ευεργεσιας ευεργεσίας εὐεργεσίας ευεργεσιών euergesia euergesíāi euergesias euergesíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 4:9 N-DFSGRK: ἀνακρινόμεθα ἐπὶ εὐεργεσίᾳ ἀνθρώπου ἀσθενοῦς NAS: today for a benefit done to a sick KJV: of the good deed done to the impotent INT: are examined as to a good work [to the] man crippled 1 Timothy 6:2 N-GFS Strong's Greek 2108 |
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