Strong's Lexicon euphémia: Good report, praise, commendation Original Word: εὐφημία Word Origin: From the Greek root εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and φημί (phēmi, meaning "to speak" or "to say"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "euphémia," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like תְּהִלָּה (tehillah, Strong's H8416), meaning "praise," and שֵׁם טוֹב (shem tov), meaning "good name" or "reputation." Usage: The term "euphémia" refers to the concept of a good report or commendation. It is used to describe speech or reputation that is favorable and praiseworthy. In the context of the New Testament, it often implies a positive testimony or the act of speaking well of someone or something. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "euphémia" was significant in both social and religious contexts. A good reputation was highly valued, and public commendation was often sought after. In religious practices, speaking well or offering praise was an integral part of worship and community life. The idea of maintaining a good report was also important in maintaining social harmony and personal honor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom euphémos Definition good report NASB Translation good report (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2162: εὐφημίαεὐφημία, εὐφημίας, ἡ (εὔφημος, which see), properly, the utterance of good or auspicious words; hence, good report, praise: 2 Corinthians 6:8 (opp: to δυσφημία), as in Diodorus 1, 2 (4 edition, Dindorf); Aelian v. h. 3, 47. (In different senses in other authors from Pindar, Sophocles, and Plato down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance good report. From euphemos; good language ("euphemy"), i.e. Praise (repute) -- good report. see GREEK euphemos Forms and Transliterations ευφημιας ευφημίας εὐφημίας euphemias euphemías euphēmias euphēmíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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