Strong's Lexicon egguos: Surety, guarantee, pledge Original Word: ἔγγυος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἐγγύς (engys), meaning "near" or "close." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "egguos," the concept is similar to the Hebrew term עָרַב (arab), Strong's Hebrew #6148, which means to pledge or to act as a surety. Usage: The term "egguos" is used in the New Testament to denote a person who provides a guarantee or acts as a surety. It conveys the idea of someone who takes responsibility for another, ensuring that an obligation or promise is fulfilled. In a legal or financial context, it refers to a guarantor who pledges to fulfill a commitment if the primary party fails to do so. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, the concept of a surety was well understood. It was common for individuals to act as guarantors in financial transactions or legal agreements. This role was significant, as it involved a high level of trust and responsibility. The surety was expected to step in and fulfill the obligation if the original party defaulted. This concept is also reflected in the Old Testament, where the idea of a kinsman-redeemer or a guarantor is present in various legal and familial contexts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eggué (a security) Definition under good security (adjective), guarantee (noun) NASB Translation guarantee (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1450: ἔγγυοςἔγγυος, ἐγγύου, ὁ, ἡ, a surety, (Cicero and Vulg. sponsor): κρείττονος διαθήκης ἔγγυος, he by whom we get full assurance of the more excellent covenant made by God with us, and of the truth and stability of the promises connected with it, Hebrews 7:22. (2 Macc. 10:28; Sir. xxix., 15f Xenophon, vect. 4, 20; Aeschines Epistles 11, 12, p. 128 a.; Aristotle, oec. 2, 22 (vol. ii., p. 1350{a}, 19), Polybius, Diodorus, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance surety. From en and guion (a limb); pledged (as if articulated by a member), i.e. A bondsman -- surety. see GREEK en Forms and Transliterations εγγυος έγγυος ἔγγυος enguos engyos éngyosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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