2099. euaggelistés

Lexicon

euaggelistés: Evangelist

Original Word: εὐαγγελιστής
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: euaggelistés
Pronunciation: yoo-ang-ghel-is-TACE
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-ang-ghel-is-tace')
Definition: Evangelist
Meaning: an evangelist, a missionary, bearer of good tidings.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

evangelist.

From euaggelizo; a preacher of the gospel -- evangelist.

see GREEK euaggelizo

HELPS Word-studies

2099 euaggelistḗs (from 2097 /euaggelízō, "evangelize") – properly, an "evangelist" (L & N, 1, 53.76); someone with a vocational calling from God to announce the good news of the Gospel (see Eph 4:11).

Every Christian is called to share the Gospel, but 2099 /euaggelistḗs ("an evangelist") does so as a vocation, which includes preaching the full message of Christ's salvation (the whole Gospel). See 2097 /euangelizō ("gospelizing").

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from euaggelizó
Definition
an evangelist, a bringer of good news
NASB Translation
evangelist (2), evangelists (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2099: εὐαγγελιστής

εὐαγγελιστής, εὐαγγελιστοῦ, ὁ (εὐαγγελίζω), a Biblical and ecclesiastical word, a bringer of good tidings, an evangelist (Vulg.evangelista). This name is given in the N. T. to those heralds of salvation through Christ who are not apostles: Acts 21:8; Ephesians 4:11; 2 Timothy 4:5. (B. D. under the word .)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion), meaning "good news" or "gospel," combined with the suffix -ιστής (-istēs), indicating an agent or one who performs an action.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐαγγελιστής, as the concept of an evangelist is specific to the New Testament context. However, the Hebrew Scriptures contain terms related to proclaiming good news, such as בָּשַׂר (basar, Strong's Hebrew 1319), which means "to bring good news" or "to proclaim."

Usage: The term εὐαγγελιστής is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who are specifically tasked with spreading the message of the gospel. It is a role or office within the early Christian church, distinct from apostles, prophets, pastors, and teachers.

Context: The term εὐαγγελιστής appears three times in the New Testament, highlighting its significance in the early Christian community. The role of an evangelist is primarily to preach and spread the gospel, often traveling to different regions to reach new audiences. This role is distinct from that of an apostle, who is sent with authority, or a pastor, who shepherds a local congregation.

In Ephesians 4:11, the apostle Paul lists evangelists among the gifts Christ gave to the church: "And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers." This indicates that evangelists play a crucial role in the building up and edification of the church body.

Philip is explicitly referred to as an evangelist in Acts 21:8: "Leaving the next day, we came to the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven, and stayed with him." Philip's work in Samaria and his encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8) exemplify the evangelistic mission of spreading the gospel beyond Jewish communities.

Paul also exhorts Timothy to "do the work of an evangelist" in 2 Timothy 4:5: "But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry." This charge underscores the importance of evangelism as a vital ministry within the church, requiring dedication and perseverance.

Evangelists were instrumental in the early church's expansion, often working alongside apostles and other leaders to establish new congregations and strengthen existing ones. Their mission was not only to convert individuals but also to ensure that the message of Christ reached diverse populations, fulfilling the Great Commission.

Forms and Transliterations

ευαγγελιστας ευαγγελιστάς εὐαγγελιστάς ευαγγελιστου ευαγγελιστού εὐαγγελιστοῦ ευάλωτος euangelistas euangelistás euangelistou euangelistoû

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 21:8 N-GMS
GRK: Φιλίππου τοῦ εὐαγγελιστοῦ ὄντος ἐκ
NAS: of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven,
KJV: of Philip the evangelist, which was
INT: of Philip the evangelist being of

Ephesians 4:11 N-AMP
GRK: τοὺς δὲ εὐαγγελιστάς τοὺς δὲ
NAS: and some [as] evangelists, and some
KJV: and some, evangelists; and
INT: some moreover evangelists some moreover

2 Timothy 4:5 N-GMS
GRK: ἔργον ποίησον εὐαγγελιστοῦ τὴν διακονίαν
NAS: the work of an evangelist, fulfill
KJV: the work of an evangelist, make full proof
INT: [the] work do of an evangelist the ministry

Strong's Greek 2099
3 Occurrences

εὐαγγελιστάς — 1 Occ.
εὐαγγελιστοῦ — 2 Occ.