Strong's Lexicon eusebés: Godly, devout, pious Original Word: εὐσεβής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root εὖ (eu, meaning "well") and σέβομαι (sebomai, meaning "to worship" or "to revere"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "eusebés," the concept of godliness can be related to Hebrew terms such as חָסִיד (chasid, meaning "faithful" or "pious") and יָרֵא (yare, meaning "fear" or "revere" in the context of fearing God). Usage: The term "eusebés" is used in the New Testament to describe a person who exhibits reverence and devotion towards God. It conveys a sense of piety and godliness, reflecting a life that is aligned with divine principles and characterized by a sincere commitment to worship and moral integrity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, piety was a highly regarded virtue, often associated with fulfilling religious duties and showing respect to the gods and one's family. In the context of early Christianity, "eusebés" took on a distinct meaning, emphasizing a personal relationship with the one true God and a life transformed by faith in Jesus Christ. This godliness was not merely external but was expected to permeate every aspect of a believer's life. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2152 eusebḗs (an adjective, derived from 2095 /eú, "well, good" and 4576 /sébomai, "pay homage, veneration") – devout, respectful (showing due reverence). See 2150 (eusebeia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eu and sebó Definition pious NASB Translation devout (1), devout man (1), godly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2152: εὐσεβήςεὐσεβής, ἐυσεβες (εὖ and σέβομαι), pious, dutiful (toward God (A. V. devout, godly); εὐσεβέω): Acts 10:2, 7; Acts 22:12 R G; 2 Peter 2:9. ((Theognis), Pindar, Tragg., Aristophanes, Plato, others; thrice in the Sept. for נָדִיב noble, generous, Isaiah 32:8; for צַדִּיק, Isaiah 24:16; Isaiah 26:7; often in Sirach (circa Strong's Exhaustive Concordance devout, godly. From eu and sebomai; well-reverent, i.e. Pious -- devout, godly. see GREEK eu see GREEK sebomai Forms and Transliterations ευσεβεί ευσεβεις ευσεβείς εὐσεβεῖς ευσεβη ευσεβή εὐσεβῆ ευσεβης ευσεβής εὐσεβὴς ευσεβών eusebe eusebê eusebē eusebē̂ eusebeis eusebeîs eusebes eusebēs eusebḕsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 10:2 Adj-NMSGRK: εὐσεβὴς καὶ φοβούμενος NAS: a devout man and one who feared God KJV: [A] devout [man], and one that feared INT: devout and fearing Acts 10:7 Adj-AMS 2 Peter 2:9 Adj-AMP Strong's Greek 2152 |
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