Strong's Lexicon euthutés: Uprightness, straightness, integrity Original Word: εὐθύτης Word Origin: Derived from εὐθύς (euthus), meaning "straight" or "right." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of uprightness is יָשָׁר (yashar), Strong's Hebrew 3477, which also means straight, right, or upright. Usage: The term "euthutés" refers to the quality of being upright or having integrity. It conveys a sense of moral rectitude and straightforwardness in character and actions. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the moral and ethical quality expected of believers, reflecting a life aligned with God's standards. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "euthutés" would have been understood in the context of moral philosophy, where virtues such as integrity and honesty were highly valued. In Jewish thought, uprightness was closely associated with righteousness and adherence to the Law. The early Christian community adopted these values, emphasizing a life of integrity as a reflection of one's faith in Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2118 euthýtēs – properly, straight (upright), as with complete justice – literally "without deviation" (unnecessary delay). 2118 /euthýtēs ("straight without deviation") is used only in Heb 1:8. See 2117 (euthys). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom euthus Definition uprightness NASB Translation righteous (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2118: εὐθύτηςεὐθύτης, εὐθύτητος, ἡ (from the adjective εὐθύς), rectitude, uprightness: tropically, ῤάβδος εὐθύτητος, an impartial and righteous government, Hebrews 1:8 from Psalm 44:7 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance righteousness. From euthus; rectitude -- righteousness. see GREEK euthus Forms and Transliterations ευθύτης ευθύτητα ευθύτητας ευθύτητι ευθυτητος ευθύτητος εὐθύτητος ευϊλατεύειν ευιλατεύοντα ευίλατος euthutetos euthutētos euthytetos euthytētos euthýtetos euthýtētosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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