◄ 2121. eukairos ►
Strong's Lexicon eukairos: Timely, opportune, seasonable Original Word: εὔκαιρος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: eukairos Pronunciation: yoo'-kahee-ros Phonetic Spelling: (yoo'-kahee-ros) Definition: Timely, opportune, seasonable Meaning: opportune, timely, suitable; perhaps sometimes: holiday, festival. Word Origin: From the Greek prefix εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and καιρός (kairos, meaning "time" or "season"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "eukairos," the concept of God's perfect timing is reflected in Hebrew words like עֵת (et, meaning "time" or "season") and מוֹעֵד (moed, meaning "appointed time" or "season"). Usage: The term "eukairos" refers to something that occurs at the right or favorable time. It conveys the idea of an event or action that is well-timed and appropriate for the circumstances. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe actions or events that align with God's perfect timing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "kairos" was significant, representing the opportune moment or the right time to act. This was distinct from "chronos," which referred to chronological or sequential time. The prefix "eu" enhances the meaning, suggesting not just any opportune time, but a particularly favorable or advantageous one. In the biblical context, "eukairos" underscores the importance of discerning and acting within God's timing, which is often seen as perfect and sovereign. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from eu and kairos Definition timely NASB Translation strategic (1), time of need (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2121: εὔκαιρος εὔκαιρος, εὔκαιρον (εὖ and καιρός), seasonable, timely, opportune: βοήθεια, Hebrews 4:16; ἡμέρας εὐκαίρου, a convenient day, Mark 6:21. (2 Macc. 14:29; (Psalm 103:27 (); Sophocles O. C. 32); Theophrastus, Polybius, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance convenient, in time of need. From eu and kairos; well-timed, i.e. Opportune -- convenient, in time of need. see GREEK eu see GREEK kairos Forms and Transliterations ευκαιρον εύκαιρον εὔκαιρον ευκαιρου ευκαίρου εὐκαίρου eukairon eúkairon eukairou eukaírou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Mark 6:21 Adj-GFS GRK: γενομένης ἡμέρας εὐκαίρου ὅτε Ἡρῴδης NAS: A strategic day came KJV: And when a convenient day was come, INT: having come [a] day opportune when Herod Hebrews 4:16 Adj-AFS GRK: εὕρωμεν εἰς εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν NAS: grace to help in time of need. KJV: to help in time of need. INT: might find for opportune help Strong's Greek 2121 2 Occurrences εὔκαιρον — 1 Occ. εὐκαίρου — 1 Occ.