Strong's Lexicon epheuretés: Inventor, contriver Original Word: ἐφευρετής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb εὑρίσκω (heuriskō), meaning "to find" or "to discover." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "epheuretés," the concept of devising or inventing evil can be related to Hebrew terms like חָשַׁב (chashab, Strong's H2803), which means "to think, plan, or devise." Usage: The term "epheuretés" refers to someone who invents or devises something, often with a connotation of creating something new or original. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who invent or contrive evil or sinful practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, inventors and innovators were often celebrated for their contributions to society, particularly in fields like engineering, philosophy, and the arts. However, the term "epheuretés" in a biblical context often carries a negative connotation, highlighting the human propensity to devise evil rather than good. This reflects the biblical theme of human depravity and the tendency to misuse God-given creativity for sinful purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a comp. of epi and heuriskó Definition a discoverer, hence an inventor NASB Translation inventors (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2182: ἐφευρετήςἐφευρετής, ἐφευρετου, ὁ (ἐφευρίσκω to find out), an inventor, contriver (Anacreon ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance inventor. From a compound of epi and heurisko; a discoverer, i.e. Contriver -- inventor. see GREEK epi see GREEK heurisko Forms and Transliterations εφευρετας εφευρετάς ἐφευρετὰς έφηλος epheuretas epheuretàsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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