Strong's Lexicon euthudromeó: To sail straight, to make a direct course Original Word: εὐθυδρομέω Word Origin: From the Greek words εὐθύς (euthus, meaning "straight") and δρόμος (dromos, meaning "course" or "race"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐθυδρομέω, the concept of making a straight path or course can be related to the Hebrew word יָשַׁר (yashar, Strong's H3474), which means "to be straight" or "to make straight." Usage: The verb εὐθυδρομέω is used to describe the action of sailing directly or making a straight course, often implying a sense of purpose and determination. In the context of ancient navigation, it suggests a journey without deviation, emphasizing the intent to reach a destination efficiently and effectively. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Mediterranean world, navigation was a crucial skill for trade, travel, and communication. The ability to sail straight was highly valued, as it meant reaching one's destination quickly and safely. The term εὐθυδρομέω would have resonated with those familiar with maritime activities, symbolizing not only physical journeys but also metaphorical ones, such as the pursuit of spiritual or moral goals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom euthus and dromos Definition to run a straight course NASB Translation ran a straight course (2), straight course (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2113: εὐθυδρομέωεὐθυδρομέω, ἐυθυδρόμω: 1 aorist ἐυθυδρόμησα (see εὐδοκέω); (ἐυθυδρομος, i. e. εὐθύς and δρόμος); to make a straight course, run a straight course: followed by εἰς with the accusative of place, Acts 16:11; ἐυθυδρομησας ἦλθον εἰς, Acts 21:1. (Philo, alleg. legg. iii. § 79; de agricult. § 40.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance run, sail with a straight course. From euthus and dromos; to lay a straight course, i.e. Sail direct -- (come) with a straight course. see GREEK euthus see GREEK dromos Forms and Transliterations ευθυδρομησαμεν ευθυδρομήσαμεν εὐθυδρομήσαμεν ευθυδρομησαντες ευθυδρομήσαντες εὐθυδρομήσαντες euthudromesamen euthudromēsamen euthudromesantes euthudromēsantes euthydromesamen euthydromēsamen euthydromḗsamen euthydromesantes euthydromēsantes euthydromḗsantesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 16:11 V-AIA-1PGRK: ἀπὸ Τρῳάδος εὐθυδρομήσαμεν εἰς Σαμοθρᾴκην NAS: from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, KJV: Troas, we came with a straight course to INT: from Troas we made a straight course to Samothrace Acts 21:1 V-APA-NMP Strong's Greek 2113 |
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