2113. euthudromeó

Lexicon

euthudromeó: To sail straight, to make a direct course

Original Word: εὐθυδρομέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: euthudromeó
Pronunciation: yoo-thoo-drom-eh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-thoo-drom-eh'-o)
Definition: To sail straight, to make a direct course
Meaning: I run a straight course.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

run, sail with a straight course.

From euthus and dromos; to lay a straight course, i.e. Sail direct -- (come) with a straight course.

see GREEK euthus

see GREEK dromos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from euthus and dromos
Definition
to run a straight course
NASB Translation
ran a straight course (2), straight course (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2113: εὐθυδρομέω

εὐθυδρομέω, ἐυθυδρόμω: 1 aorist ἐυθυδρόμησα (see εὐδοκέω); (ἐυθυδρομος, i. e. εὐθύς and δρόμος); to make a straight course, run a straight course: followed by εἰς with the accusative of place, Acts 16:11; ἐυθυδρομησας ἦλθον εἰς, Acts 21:1. (Philo, alleg. legg. iii. § 79; de agricult. § 40.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From εὐθύς (euthus, meaning "straight" or "direct") and δρόμος (dromos, meaning "course" or "race").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐθυδρομέω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey the idea of straightness or directness in one's path or conduct. Some related Hebrew entries include:

• H3474 יָשַׁר (yashar): To be straight, right, or upright.
• H1870 דֶּרֶךְ (derek): Way, road, journey, manner.
• H4334 מֵישָׁר (meyshar): Evenness, uprightness, equity.

These Hebrew terms reflect the broader biblical theme of walking in a straight and righteous path, aligning with the New Testament usage of εὐθυδρομέω as a metaphor for living a life of faith and obedience.

Usage: This verb is used in the context of navigation or travel, indicating a direct and unhindered path or course. It is often metaphorical, suggesting a straightforward or righteous journey in life or faith.

Context: The Greek verb εὐθυδρομέω (euthudromeō) appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the importance of a direct and purposeful journey, both physically and spiritually. The term combines the ideas of straightness and movement, suggesting not only the physical act of traveling but also the moral and spiritual implications of following a righteous path.

In the Berean Standard Bible, εὐθυδρομέω is used to describe the act of setting a direct course, often in the context of divine guidance or mission. The term underscores the importance of clarity and purpose in one's journey, whether it be a literal voyage or a metaphorical journey of faith.

The concept of a "straight path" is a recurring theme in biblical literature, often associated with righteousness and obedience to God's will. In the New Testament, this idea is expanded to include the mission of spreading the Gospel and living a life that reflects the teachings of Christ. The use of εὐθυδρομέω in this context serves as a reminder of the importance of staying true to one's course and purpose in the Christian life.

Forms and Transliterations

ευθυδρομησαμεν ευθυδρομήσαμεν εὐθυδρομήσαμεν ευθυδρομησαντες ευθυδρομήσαντες εὐθυδρομήσαντες euthudromesamen euthudromēsamen euthudromesantes euthudromēsantes euthydromesamen euthydromēsamen euthydromḗsamen euthydromesantes euthydromēsantes euthydromḗsantes

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 16:11 V-AIA-1P
GRK: ἀπὸ Τρῳάδος εὐθυδρομήσαμεν εἰς Σαμοθρᾴκην
NAS: from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace,
KJV: Troas, we came with a straight course to
INT: from Troas we made a straight course to Samothrace

Acts 21:1 V-APA-NMP
GRK: ἀπ' αὐτῶν εὐθυδρομήσαντες ἤλθομεν εἰς
NAS: from them and had set sail, we ran a straight course to Cos
KJV: we came with a straight course unto
INT: from them having run direct we came to

Strong's Greek 2113
2 Occurrences

εὐθυδρομήσαμεν — 1 Occ.
εὐθυδρομήσαντες — 1 Occ.