Strong's Lexicon euthus: Immediately, straightway, at once Original Word: εὐθύς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective εὐθύς (euthus), meaning "straight" or "direct." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐθύς, the concept of immediacy can be found in Hebrew words like מִיָּד (miyad, Strong's H3027), meaning "immediately" or "at once." Usage: The adverb εὐθύς (euthus) is used in the New Testament to convey a sense of immediacy or urgency. It often describes actions that occur without delay, emphasizing promptness and directness. This term is frequently used in the Gospel of Mark, highlighting the swift and decisive actions of Jesus and His disciples. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of immediacy was often associated with efficiency and decisiveness, qualities valued in leaders and individuals of authority. The use of εὐθύς in the New Testament reflects the urgency and importance of Jesus' mission and the response it demands from His followers. The term underscores the dynamic and active nature of Jesus' ministry, contrasting with the often slow and deliberate processes of religious and societal norms of the time. HELPS Word-studies 2117 euthýs – properly, straight, without unnecessary zig-zags (detours); upright (not crooked, bent); (figuratively) without delay; acting immediately, "straightway," taking a direct path from "God's point A" to "God's point B" which avoids unnecessary delays (deviations). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word used as an adjective or adverb Definition straight, straightway NASB Translation early (1), immediately (52), just then (1), right (2), straight (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2117: εὐθύςεὐθύς, εὐθεῖα, εὐθύ, the Sept. for יָשָׁר (from Pindar down), straight; a. properly, straight, level: of a way (Matthew 3:3); Mark 1:3; Luke 3:4; Acts 9:11; εἰς εὐθεῖαν (L T Tr WH εἰς εὐθείας), namely, ὁδόν (an ellipsis common also in classical Greek cf. Winer's Grammar, § 64, 5), Luke 3:5; εὐθεῖα ὁδός the straight, the right way, is figuratively used of true religion as a rule of life leading to its goal, i. e. to salvation, 2 Peter 2:15; αἱ ὁδοί κυρίου, the right and saving purposes of God, Acts 13:10 (Song of the Three Children, verse 3). b. tropically, straightforward, upright, true, sincere (as often in secular authors): καρδία, Acts 8:21 (εὐθεῖς τῇ καρδία often in the Psalms, as Psalm 7:11; Psalm 31:11 STRONGS NT 2117: εὐθύς (adv)εὐθύς (adv), adverb (from Pindar down), equivalent to εὐθέως, with which it is often interchanged in the manuscripts (see εὐθέως); straightway, immediately, forthwith: Matthew 3:16; Matthew 13:20; John 13:32, etc. (Cf. Phryn. ed. Lob., p. 145.) Perhaps from eu and tithemi; straight, i.e. (literally) level, or (figuratively) true; adverbially (of time) at once -- anon, by and by, forthwith, immediately, straightway. see GREEK eu see GREEK tithemi Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:3 Adj-AFPGRK: ὁδὸν Κυρίου εὐθείας ποιεῖτε τὰς NAS: MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!' KJV: his paths straight. INT: way of [the] Lord straight make the Mark 1:3 Adj-AFP Luke 3:4 Adj-AFP Luke 3:5 Adj-AFP Acts 8:21 Adj-NFS Acts 9:11 Adj-AFS Acts 13:10 Adj-AFP 2 Peter 2:15 Adj-AFS Strong's Greek 2117 |
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