◄ 2145. euprosedros ►
Strong's Lexicon euprosedros: Devoted, attentive, assiduous Original Word: εὐπρόσεδρος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: euprosedros Pronunciation: yoo-pros'-ed-ros Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-pros'-ed-ros) Definition: constantly attending to, devoted. Meaning: The term εὐπρόσεδρος generally means "devoted," "attentive," or "constantly attending." It conveys the idea of being readily available or dedicated to a task or duty. Word Origin: From the combination of εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and πρόσεδρος (prósedros, meaning "sitting" or "attending"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐπρόσεδρος, the concept of devotedness and attentiveness can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar meanings, such as שָׁמַר (shamar, Strong's Hebrew 8104), which means "to keep" or "to guard," often used in the context of keeping commandments or being attentive to God's word. Another related term is עָבַד (avad, Strong's Hebrew 5647), meaning "to serve" or "to work," which can imply devoted service. These Hebrew terms reflect the biblical emphasis on faithfulness and dedication to God and His commandments. Usage: This Greek word is used in the New Testament to describe a quality of being devoted or attentive, particularly in the context of service or duty. Context: The term εὐπρόσεδρος appears in the New Testament in the context of describing a devoted and attentive attitude, particularly in relation to spiritual or communal responsibilities. In 1 Corinthians 7:35, the Apostle Paul uses this term to encourage believers to maintain an undistracted devotion to the Lord. The passage reads: "I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord" (BSB). Here, εὐπρόσεδρος is translated as "undivided devotion," emphasizing the importance of being fully committed and attentive to one's spiritual duties without distraction. This concept aligns with the broader biblical theme of wholehearted dedication to God, as seen throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The use of εὐπρόσεδρος underscores the value placed on a focused and unwavering commitment to one's faith and responsibilities within the Christian community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin variant reading for euparedros, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2145: εὐπρόσεδρος εὐπρόσεδρος, εὐπρόσεδρον (εὖ, and πρόσεδρος (sitting near)), see εὐπάρεδρος. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance attend to From eu and the same as prosedreuo; sitting well towards, i.e. (figuratively) assiduous (neuter, diligent service) -- X attend upon. see GREEK eu see GREEK prosedreuo Forms and Transliterations ευπαρεδρον εὐπάρεδρον ευπρόσεδρον euparedron eupáredron Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 7:35 Adj-ANS GRK: εὔσχημον καὶ εὐπάρεδρον τῷ κυρίῳ KJV: and that ye may attend upon the Lord INT: [is] seemly and waiting on the Lord Strong's Greek 2145 1 Occurrence εὐπάρεδρον — 1 Occ.