2174. eupsucheó

Strong's Lexicon

eupsucheó: To be of good courage, to be cheerful, to be in good spirits.

Original Word: εὐψυχέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: eupsucheó
Pronunciation: yoo-psoo-kheh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-psoo-kheh'-o)
Definition: To be of good courage, to be cheerful, to be in good spirits.
Meaning: I am of good cheer.

Word Origin: From the Greek words εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and ψυχή (psuche, meaning "soul" or "mind").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐψυχέω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like חָזַק (chazaq, Strong's H2388), meaning "to be strong" or "to be courageous," and שָׂמַח (samach, Strong's H8055), meaning "to rejoice" or "to be glad."

Usage: The verb εὐψυχέω conveys the idea of being encouraged or having a positive disposition, often in the face of challenges or adversity. It suggests a state of inner well-being and confidence, rooted in faith and trust in God. This term is used to exhort believers to maintain a hopeful and courageous attitude, especially during trials.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, courage and a positive spirit were highly valued traits, often associated with philosophical ideals of stoicism and virtue. For early Christians, this concept was deeply intertwined with faith in God's providence and the hope of eternal life. The ability to remain cheerful and courageous was seen as a testimony to one's faith and trust in God's promises.

HELPS Word-studies

2174 eupsyxéō (from 2095 /eú, "well, good" and 5590/psyxē, "soul") – properly, of good spirit ("soul"); used of God bolstering the soul which results in sound psychological and spiritual health.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from a comp. of eu and psuché
Definition
to be of good courage
NASB Translation
encouraged (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2174: εὐψυχέω

εὐψυχέω, εὐψυχῶ; (εὔψυχος); to be of good courage, to be of a cheerful spirit: Philippians 2:19. (Josephus, Antiquities 11, 6, 9; (Pollux 3, 28 § 135 at the end); in epitaphs, ἐυψυχει! equivalent to Latinhavepiaanima!)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be of good comfort, have courage

From a compound of eu and psuche; to be in good spirits, i.e. Feel encouraged -- be of good comfort.

see GREEK eu

see GREEK psuche

Forms and Transliterations

ευψυχω ευψυχώ εὐψυχῶ ευψύχως ευώδους eupsucho eupsuchō eupsycho eupsychô eupsychō eupsychō̂

Englishman's Concordance

Philippians 2:19 V-PSA-1S
GRK: ἵνα κἀγὼ εὐψυχῶ γνοὺς τὰ
NAS: that I also may be encouraged when I learn
KJV: I also may be of good comfort, when I know
INT: that I also might be of good courage having known the things

Strong's Greek 2174
1 Occurrence

εὐψυχῶ — 1 Occ.