Strong's Lexicon euthunó: To make straight, to guide, to direct Original Word: εὐθύνω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word εὐθύς (euthus), meaning "straight" or "direct." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of making straight or directing is יָשַׁר (yashar), Strong's Hebrew 3474, which means to be straight, right, or upright. Usage: The verb εὐθύνω (euthunó) is used in the New Testament to convey the action of making something straight or directing it properly. It implies guidance, correction, or setting something on the right path. This term is often used metaphorically to describe the act of guiding or directing one's life or actions in accordance with God's will. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of making something straight was often associated with moral and ethical correctness. Roads and paths were made straight to facilitate travel and communication, symbolizing the removal of obstacles and the establishment of order. In a biblical context, this imagery is used to describe spiritual and moral guidance, aligning one's life with divine principles. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2116 euthýnō – make straight, i.e. do immediately, without deviation or unnecessary delay. See 2117 (euthys). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom euthus Definition to make straight NASB Translation make straight (1), pilot (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2116: εὐθύνωεὐθύνω; 1 aorist imperative 2 person plural εὐθύνατε; (εὐθύς); a. to make straight, level, plain: τήν ὁδόν, John 1:23 (Sir. 2:6 Sir. 37:15). b. to lead or guide straight, to keep straight, to direct, (often so in Greek writings): ὁ ἐυθυνων, the steersman, helmsman of a ship, James 3:4. (Euripides, Cycl. 15; of a charioteer, Numbers 22:23; Isocrates, p. 9; others) (Compare: κατευθύνω.) From euthus; to straighten (level); technically, to steer -- governor, make straight. see GREEK euthus Englishman's Concordance John 1:23 V-AMA-2PGRK: τῇ ἐρήμῳ Εὐθύνατε τὴν ὁδὸν NAS: IN THE WILDERNESS, 'MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY KJV: the wilderness, Make straight the way INT: the wilderness Make straight the way James 3:4 V-PPA-GMS Strong's Greek 2116 |
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