Strong's Lexicon euergetés: Benefactor Original Word: εὐεργέτης Word Origin: From the Greek words εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and ἔργον (ergon, meaning "work" or "deed"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "euergetés," the concept of a benefactor can be related to Hebrew terms like גָּמַל (gamal, Strong's H1580), which means to deal bountifully or to recompense, and חֶסֶד (chesed, Strong's H2617), which refers to loving-kindness or mercy. Usage: The term "euergetés" refers to a person who does good deeds or acts as a benefactor. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe someone who provides help or support, often in a public or official capacity. The word implies a sense of generosity and benevolence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a benefactor was well understood. Wealthy individuals often took on the role of benefactors, providing financial support for public works, sponsoring games, or offering aid to the poor. This practice was not only a means of gaining honor and prestige but also a way to fulfill social and civic responsibilities. The title of "benefactor" was highly esteemed and often associated with rulers or influential figures who contributed to the welfare of their communities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eu and the same as ergon Definition a doer of good, i.e. a benefactor NASB Translation benefactors (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2110: εὐεργέτηςεὐεργέτης, Αὐεργέτου, ὁ, a benefactor (from Pindar and Herodotus down); it was also a title of honor, conferred on such as had done their country service, and upon princes; equivalent to Sorer, Pater Patriae: Luke 22:25. (Cf. Herodotus 8, 85; Thucydides 1, 129; Xenophon, vect. 3, 11; Hell. 6, 1, 4; Plato, de virt., p. 379 b.; others; cf. 2 Macc. 4:2; joined with σωτήρ, Josephus, b. j. 3, 9, 8; Additions to Esther 6:12 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance benefactor. From eu and the base of ergon; a worker of good, i.e. (specially) a philanthropist -- benefactor. see GREEK eu see GREEK ergon Forms and Transliterations ευεργεται ευεργέται εὐεργέται εύζωνοι ευήκοον ευήχοις ευήχων ευθαλή ευθαλών euergetai euergétaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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