Strong's Lexicon eulogia: Blessing, praise, benefit Original Word: εὐλογία Word Origin: From the Greek verb εὐλογέω (eulogeo), meaning "to bless" or "to speak well of." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1293 (בְּרָכָה, berakah): Often translated as "blessing," this Hebrew term shares a similar meaning and is used extensively in the Old Testament to denote blessings from God or blessings given by individuals. Usage: The term "eulogia" primarily denotes a blessing or a benefit. It is used in the New Testament to refer to both the act of blessing and the content of the blessing itself. It can imply a spoken blessing, a gift, or a benefit bestowed upon someone. The word carries connotations of praise and thanksgiving, often directed towards God or as a divine favor bestowed upon individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, blessings were often associated with the divine favor of the gods, and spoken blessings were considered powerful. In Jewish tradition, blessings were integral to worship and daily life, often invoking God's favor and protection. The New Testament usage of "eulogia" reflects these cultural understandings, emphasizing the importance of divine blessing in the life of believers and the community. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2129 eulogía – blessing. See 2127 (eulogeō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as eulogeó Definition praise, blessing NASB Translation blessing (11), bountiful gift (2), bountifully (2), flattering speech (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2129: εὐλογίαεὐλογία, εὐλογίας, ἡ (εὔλογος); the Sept. for בְּרָכָה; Vulg.benedictio; as in classical Greek: 1. praise, laudation, panegyric: of God or Christ, Revelation 5:12, 13; Revelation 7:12. 2. fine discourse, polished language: Plato, rep. 3, p. 400 d.; Luc. Lexiph. 1; in a bad sense, language artfully adapted to captivate the hearer, fair speaking, fine speeches: Romans 16:18 (joined with χρηστολογία, the latter relating to the substance, εὐλογία to the expression); plural in Aesop, fab. 229, p. 150 edition Cor. ἐάν σύ εὐλογίας ἐυπορης, ἐγώ῟γε σου οὐ κήδομαι (but why not genitive singular?). By a usage unknown to native Greeks. 3. an invocation of blessings, benediction: Hebrews 12:17; James 3:10, (Genesis 27:35f, 38, others; Sir. 3:8 Sir. 37:24; Josephus, Antiquities 4, 8, 44); see εὐλογέω, 2. 4. consecration: τό ποτήριον τῆς εὐλογίας, the consecrated cup (for that this is the meaning is evident from the explanatory adjunct ὁ εὐλογοῦμεν, see εὐλογέω 3 (others besides; cf. Meyer edition Heinrici at the passage; Winer's Grammar, 189 (178))), 1 Corinthians 10:16. 5. a (concrete) blessing, benefit (Deuteronomy 11:26, etc.; Sir. 7:32 Sir. 39:22, etc.); universally, 1 Peter 3:9; of the blessings of Christianity, Romans 15:29; Ephesians 1:3; ἡ εὐλογία τοῦ Ἀβραάμ the salvation (by the Messiah) promised to Abraham, Galatians 3:14; of the continual fertility of the soil granted by God, Hebrews 6:7 (Leviticus 25:21; ὑετός εὐλογίας, Ezekiel 34:26; cf. εὐλογεῖν ἀγρόν, Genesis 27:27); of the blessing of a collection sent from Christians to their brethren, 2 Corinthians 9:5 (of the gifts of men, Genesis 33:11; Judges 1:15; 1 Samuel 25:27); ἐπ' εὐλογίαις, that blessings may accrue, bountifully (opposed to φειδομένως), 2 Corinthians 9:6 (see ἐπί, B. 2 e., p. 234a top). From the same as eulogeo; fine speaking, i.e. Elegance of language; commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by extension, benefit or largess -- blessing (a matter of) bounty (X -tifully), fair speech. see GREEK eulogeo Englishman's Concordance Romans 15:29 N-GFSGRK: ἐν πληρώματι εὐλογίας Χριστοῦ ἐλεύσομαι NAS: in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. KJV: the fulness of the blessing of the gospel INT: in fullness of the blessing of Christ I will come Romans 16:18 N-GFS 1 Corinthians 10:16 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 9:5 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 9:5 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 9:6 N-DFP 2 Corinthians 9:6 N-DFP Galatians 3:14 N-NFS Ephesians 1:3 N-DFS Hebrews 6:7 N-GFS Hebrews 12:17 N-AFS James 3:10 N-NFS 1 Peter 3:9 N-AFS Revelation 5:12 N-AFS Revelation 5:13 N-NFS Revelation 7:12 N-NFS Strong's Greek 2129 |
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