Strong's Lexicon euprepeia: Comeliness, gracefulness, elegance Original Word: εὐπρέπεια Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word εὐπρεπής (euprepēs), meaning "seemly" or "graceful," which is a combination of εὖ (eu, "well") and πρέπω (prepō, "to be fitting" or "to be suitable"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "euprepeia," similar concepts can be found in words like יָפֶה (yafeh, Strong's Hebrew 3303), meaning "beautiful" or "handsome," and נָאוֶה (na'weh, Strong's Hebrew 4998), meaning "comely" or "befitting." Usage: The term "euprepeia" refers to an outward appearance that is fitting, graceful, or elegant. It conveys a sense of beauty that is appropriate and harmonious, often used to describe something that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable in its context. In a biblical sense, it can also imply moral and spiritual beauty that reflects God's order and design. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, beauty and elegance were highly valued, not only in physical appearance but also in behavior and character. The concept of "euprepeia" would have been understood as an ideal to strive for, reflecting both external and internal qualities. In the context of the New Testament, this term would resonate with the Greco-Roman emphasis on virtues that are both seen and admired by others. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eu and a derivation of prepó Definition goodly appearance NASB Translation beauty (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2143: εὐπρέπειαεὐπρέπεια, εὐπρεπείας, ἡ (εὐπρεπής well-looking), goodly appearance, shapeliness, beauty, comeliness: τοῦ προσώπου, James 1:11. (Thucydides, Plato, Aeschines, Polybius, Plutarch; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grace, beauty From a compound of eu and prepo; good suitableness, i.e. Gracefulness -- grace. see GREEK eu see GREEK prepo Forms and Transliterations ευπρεπεια ευπρεπεία ευπρέπεια εὐπρέπεια ευπρεπείαις ευπρέπειαν ευπρεπείας ευπρεπείς ευπρεπή ευπρεπούς euprepeia euprépeiaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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