Lexical Summary euthutés: Uprightness, straightness, integrity Original Word: εὐθύτης Strong's Exhaustive Concordance righteousness. From euthus; rectitude -- righteousness. see GREEK euthus HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2118 euthýtēs – properly, straight (upright), as with complete justice – literally "without deviation" (unnecessary delay). 2118 /euthýtēs ("straight without deviation") is used only in Heb 1:8. See 2117 (euthys). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom euthus Definition uprightness NASB Translation righteous (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2118: εὐθύτηςεὐθύτης, εὐθύτητος, ἡ (from the adjective εὐθύς), rectitude, uprightness: tropically, ῤάβδος εὐθύτητος, an impartial and righteous government, Hebrews 1:8 from Psalm 44:7 Topical Lexicon Meaning and Concept The term denotes moral and ethical “straightness,” an unbending alignment with what is right. It evokes imagery of a ruler or plumb line—an objective measure that exposes every deviation from God’s standard. Rather than mere conformity to an external code, it expresses a positive, active quality of character that delights in equity and integrity. Old Testament Foundations Although this exact Greek noun does not appear in the Hebrew canon, its idea saturates the Scriptures. “The LORD loves righteousness and justice” (Psalm 33:5), and “He has shown you, O man, what is good” (Micah 6:8). The Septuagint often renders Hebrew terms for uprightness (yāšār, mê·šārîm) with cognate Greek words sharing the same root, reinforcing the continuity between the Testaments. The king’s scepter in Psalm 45:6 is depicted as a “scepter of justice,” a background text explicitly cited in Hebrews 1:8. New Testament Usage Hebrews 1:8 contains the term’s sole New Testament occurrence: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom”. Here the writer applies Psalm 45 to the Son, presenting Him as the enthroned Messiah. The noun describes the nature of His scepter, emphasizing that the Messiah’s rule is characterized not by arbitrary power but by perfectly aligned justice. The verse simultaneously elevates Christ’s deity (“O God”) and highlights His kingly virtue. Christological Significance 1. The quality belongs intrinsically to the Son. His kingship is inseparable from flawless rectitude; He cannot rule except in moral straightness. Theological Insights • Divine Attribute Reflected: The Son’s uprightness mirrors the Father’s own nature (Deuteronomy 32:4). Practical Implications for Believers 1. Ethical Alignment: “Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked” (1 John 2:6). As His sceptre is upright, so must the lives of His subjects be. Worship and Ministry Applications • Hymnody often echoes Hebrews 1:8, directing worshipers to adore Christ’s unchanging righteousness. Historical Reception Early church fathers cited Hebrews 1:8 to defend both the deity of Christ and His righteous reign against aberrant teachings. Reformers appealed to the passage when challenging corrupt ecclesiastical power, insisting that true authority must exhibit moral straightness. Summary Strong’s Greek 2118 encapsulates the straight, uncompromising justice that marks Christ’s rule. Rooted in Old Testament expectation and fulfilled in the exalted Son, this divine uprightness calls every believer to live, lead, and hope in alignment with the perfectly righteous King. Forms and Transliterations ευθύτης ευθύτητα ευθύτητας ευθύτητι ευθυτητος ευθύτητος εὐθύτητος ευϊλατεύειν ευιλατεύοντα ευίλατος euthutetos euthutētos euthytetos euthytētos euthýtetos euthýtētosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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