Lexicon epitédeios: Suitable, necessary, useful, advantageous Original Word: ἐπιτήδειος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance things which are needful. From epitedes (enough); serviceable, i.e. (by implication) requisite -- things which are needful. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epitédes (enough) Definition convenient, necessary NASB Translation necessary (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2006: ἐπιτήδειοςἐπιτήδειος, ἐπιτήδεια, ἐπιτηδειον, also ἐπιτήδειος, ἐπιτηδειον (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 11, 1) (ἐπιτηδές, adv, enough; and this according to Buttmann from ἐπί τάδε (? cf. Vanicek, p. 271)); 1. fit, suitable, convenient, advantageous. 2. needful; plural τά ἐπιτήδεια especially the necessaries of life (Thucydides and following): with addition of τοῦ σώματος, James 2:16. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπιτήδειος, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey necessity or suitability, such as צָרִיךְ (tsarikh, meaning "necessary" or "needful") and נָכוֹן (nakhon, meaning "right" or "suitable"). These terms reflect the idea of appropriateness or necessity in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: In the New Testament, ἐπιτήδειος is used to describe things that are necessary or suitable for a specific context. It is often used in relation to provisions or items that are needed for a journey or task. Context: The Greek word ἐπιτήδειος appears in the New Testament in contexts where the suitability or necessity of certain items or actions is emphasized. It is used to describe things that are essential or appropriate for a given situation. For example, in Luke 9:3, Jesus instructs His disciples not to take anything for their journey, highlighting the reliance on God's provision rather than on what might be deemed necessary or suitable by human standards. |
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