2109. euergeteó
Strong's Lexicon
euergeteó: To do good, to benefit, to be a benefactor

Original Word: εὐεργετέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: euergeteó
Pronunciation: yoo-er-get-eh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-erg-et-eh'-o)
Definition: To do good, to benefit, to be a benefactor
Meaning: I do good deeds, perform kind service, benefit.

Word Origin: From the Greek word εὐεργέτης (euergetes), meaning "benefactor" or "one who does good."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐεργετέω, the concept of doing good is reflected in Hebrew terms such as טוֹב (tov, Strong's H2896), meaning "good" or "pleasant," and גָּמַל (gamal, Strong's H1580), meaning "to deal bountifully" or "to recompense."

Usage: The verb εὐεργετέω (euergeteó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of doing good or providing benefits to others. It implies a sense of generosity and kindness, often associated with acts of charity or benevolence. The term suggests a proactive approach to helping others, reflecting a character that seeks to improve the well-being of those around them.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a "benefactor" was highly esteemed. Benefactors were individuals who provided public services or gifts to communities, often gaining honor and recognition in return. This cultural backdrop highlights the significance of the term εὐεργετέω, as it conveys not only the act of doing good but also the social and moral responsibility of those in positions to help others. In the context of early Christianity, this term would have resonated with the call to live out one's faith through tangible acts of love and service.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from euergetés
Definition
to do good
NASB Translation
doing good (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2109: εὐεργετέω

εὐεργετέω, ἐυεργέτω; (εὐεργέτης), to do good, bestow benefits: Acts 10:38. (the Sept.; often in Attic writings.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
do good.

From euergetes; to be philanthropic -- do good.

see GREEK euergetes

Forms and Transliterations
ευεργετήσαντά ευεργετήσαντί ευεργετων ευεργετών εὐεργετῶν ευηργέτησέ euergeton euergetôn euergetōn euergetō̂n
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 10:38 V-PPA-NMS
GRK: ὃς διῆλθεν εὐεργετῶν καὶ ἰώμενος
NAS: and [how] He went about doing good and healing
KJV: who went about doing good, and healing
INT: who went through doing good and healing

Strong's Greek 2109
1 Occurrence


εὐεργετῶν — 1 Occ.

















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