Strong's Lexicon eunoia: Goodwill, favor, benevolence Original Word: εὔνοια Word Origin: Derived from εὔνους (eunous), meaning "well-minded" or "favorable." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "eunoia," similar concepts can be found in words like חֵן (chen, Strong's H2580), meaning "favor" or "grace," and טוֹב (tov, Strong's H2896), meaning "good" or "pleasant." Usage: The term "eunoia" refers to a state of goodwill or favor towards others. It implies a disposition of kindness, benevolence, and a positive attitude. In the context of the New Testament, it often denotes the favorable disposition that believers are encouraged to have towards one another, reflecting the love and grace of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "eunoia" was a valued trait, often associated with the virtues of friendship and civic harmony. It was considered essential for maintaining social cohesion and was highly regarded in philosophical discussions about ethics and interpersonal relationships. In the Greco-Roman world, demonstrating "eunoia" was seen as a reflection of one's character and moral integrity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as eunoeó Definition goodwill NASB Translation good will (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2133: εὔνοιαεὔνοια, εὐνοίας, ἡ (ἐυνως), good-will, kindness: 1 Corinthians 7:3 Rec.; μετ' εὐνοίας, Ephesians 6:7. (From Aeschylus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance benevolence, good will. From the same as eunoeo; kindness; euphemistically, conjugal duty -- benevolence, good will. see GREEK eunoeo Forms and Transliterations εύνοιαν ευνοιας ευνοίας εὐνοίας eunoias eunoíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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