Lexicon euthunó: To make straight, to guide, to direct Original Word: εὐθύνω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make straight. From euthus; to straighten (level); technically, to steer -- governor, make straight. see GREEK euthus 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.) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of making straight or directing paths in the Hebrew Bible is often associated with the Hebrew root יָשַׁר (yashar), which means "to be straight" or "to be right." Corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries include: Usage: The verb εὐθύνω is used in the context of making paths straight or directing one's way. It implies guidance and correction towards a proper course. Context: The Greek verb εὐθύνω appears in the New Testament with the connotation of making something straight or directing it properly. This term is often used metaphorically to describe the act of guiding or correcting one's path, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. In the Berean Standard Bible, εὐθύνω is used to convey the idea of preparing or making ready the way for the Lord, as seen in the context of John the Baptist's ministry. For example, in Luke 3:4-5, it is written: "As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: 'A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord; make straight paths for Him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth.'" Here, εὐθύνω is part of the prophetic call to prepare for the coming of the Messiah by aligning one's life with God's will. The term emphasizes the need for spiritual readiness and moral rectitude, reflecting a broader biblical theme of repentance and transformation. 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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