Strong's Lexicon euschémosuné: Decency, propriety, respectability Original Word: εὐσχημοσύνη Word Origin: Derived from εὐσχήμων (euschémōn), meaning "well-formed" or "comely," which itself comes from εὖ (eu, "well") and σχῆμα (schēma, "form" or "appearance"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐσχημοσύνη, the concept is similar to terms like יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's 3477), meaning "upright" or "straight," which conveys a sense of moral integrity and righteousness. Usage: The term εὐσχημοσύνη refers to the quality of being decent, proper, or respectable in behavior and appearance. It conveys a sense of moral and social appropriateness, often in the context of public conduct or community life. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the demeanor expected of believers, emphasizing the importance of living in a way that reflects the values and teachings of the Christian faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, social norms and expectations were highly valued, and public behavior was often scrutinized. The concept of εὐσχημοσύνη would have resonated with early Christians living in such a society, as it aligned with the broader cultural emphasis on honor and respectability. For the early church, maintaining a good reputation was crucial for witnessing to non-believers and fostering unity within the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom euschémón Definition comeliness NASB Translation presentable (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2157: εὐσχημοσύνηεὐσχημοσύνη, ἐυσχημοσυνης, ἡ (εὐσχήμων, which see), charm or elegance of figure, external beauty, decorum, modesty, seemliness (Xenophon, Plato, Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch); of external charm, comeliness: 1 Corinthians 12:23. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance comeliness. From euschemon; decorousness -- comeliness. see GREEK euschemon Forms and Transliterations ευσχημοσυνην ευσχημοσύνην εὐσχημοσύνην euschemosunen euschēmosunēn euschemosynen euschemosýnen euschēmosynēn euschēmosýnēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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