Lexicon euthetos: Fit, suitable, useful Original Word: εὔθετος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance useful, suitable From eu and a derivative of tithemi; well placed, i.e. (figuratively) appropriate -- fit, meet. see GREEK eu see GREEK tithemi HELPS Word-studies 2111 eúthetos (from 2095 /eú, "good, well" and 5087 /títhēmi, "to place") – properly, well-placed; "fit because well-adapted; hence, ready for use" (A-S). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eu and tithémi Definition well-placed, i.e. ready for use NASB Translation fit (1), useful (1), useless* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2111: εὔθετοςεὔθετος, εὔθετον (from εὖ and θετός), Greek writings from Aeschylus and Hippocrates down; properly, well-placed; a. fit: εἰς τί, Luke 9:62 R G; b. useful: τίνι, Hebrews 6:7 (some would make the dative here depend on the participle); (of time, seasonable, Psalm 31:6 Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὔθετος, the concept of suitability or fitness can be related to Hebrew terms such as יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's 3477), meaning "upright" or "straight," which conveys a sense of appropriateness or correctness in a moral or ethical sense. Usage: The term εὔθετος is used in the New Testament to describe something that is suitable or fit for a particular purpose. It conveys the idea of being well-suited or appropriate for a task or role. Context: The Greek word εὔθετος appears in the New Testament to describe the quality of being suitable or fit for a specific purpose. This term is used in contexts where the appropriateness or readiness of a person or thing is emphasized. In Luke 9:62, Jesus uses εὔθετος to illustrate the commitment required to follow Him: "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God" (BSB). Here, εὔθετος underscores the necessity of unwavering dedication and focus in the pursuit of spiritual goals. The imagery of plowing suggests that just as a farmer must concentrate on the task at hand to plow straight furrows, so must a disciple remain steadfast in their commitment to the kingdom of God. The term thus conveys a sense of readiness and suitability for the responsibilities and challenges of discipleship. Englishman's Concordance Luke 9:62 Adj-NMSGRK: τὰ ὀπίσω εὔθετός ἐστιν τῇ NAS: back, is fit for the kingdom KJV: back, is fit for the kingdom INT: the things behind fit is for the Luke 14:35 Adj-NNS Hebrews 6:7 Adj-AFS Strong's Greek 2111 |
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