Berean Strong's Lexicon euschémón: Noble, reputable, honorable, of good form Original Word: εὐσχήμων Word Origin: From the Greek words εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and σχῆμα (schéma, meaning "form" or "appearance"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "euschémón," similar concepts can be found in terms like "נָדִיב" (nadiv, meaning "noble" or "generous") and "כָּבוֹד" (kavod, meaning "glory" or "honor"). Usage: The term "euschémón" is used to describe someone who is of noble character or reputable standing. It conveys the idea of being well-formed in terms of character and social standing, often implying respectability and honor. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who are held in high regard within their community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, social status and public reputation were highly valued. Being considered "euschémón" meant that a person was not only of good moral character but also held a respected position in society. This term would have been understood by early Christians as denoting someone who was both ethically upright and socially esteemed. HELPS Word-studies 2158 eus 2158/eus [2158 (eusxḗmōn) is used in Koine Greek of a person who properly uses influence, especially by serving in a high (respected) position.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eu and schéma Definition comely NASB Translation appropriate (1), presentable (1), prominence (1), prominent (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2158: εὐσχήμωνεὐσχήμων, εὔσχημον (εὖ, and σχῆμα the figure, Latinhabitus); 1. of elegant figure, shapely, graceful, comely, bearing oneself becomingly in speech or behavior (Euripides, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato): τά εὐσχήμονα ἡμῶν, the comely parts of the body that need no covering (opposed to τά ἀσχήμονα ἡμῶν, verse 23), 1 Corinthians 12:24; of morals: πρός τό εὔσχημον, to promote decorum, 1 Corinthians 7:35. 2. in later usage (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 333), of good standing, honorable, influential, wealthy, respectable (R. V. of honorable estate): Mark 15:43; Acts 13:50; Acts 17:12. (Josephus, de vita sua §9; Plutarch, parallel. Graec. et Rom c. 15, p. 309 b.) From eu and schema; well-formed, i.e. (figuratively) decorous, noble (in rank) -- comely, honourable. see GREEK eu see GREEK schema Englishman's Concordance Mark 15:43 Adj-NMSGRK: ἀπὸ Ἁριμαθαίας εὐσχήμων βουλευτής ὃς NAS: came, a prominent member of the Council, KJV: Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, INT: from Arimathaea prominent Council member who Acts 13:50 Adj-AMP Acts 17:12 Adj-GMP 1 Corinthians 7:35 Adj-ANS 1 Corinthians 12:24 Adj-NNP Strong's Greek 2158 |