2119. eukaireó

Lexicon

eukaireó: To have an opportunity, to be timely, to be convenient.

Original Word: εὐκαιρέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: eukaireó
Pronunciation: yoo-kai-reh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-kahee-reh'-o)
Definition: To have an opportunity, to be timely, to be convenient.
Meaning: I have a good (favorable) opportunity, have leisure; I devote my leisure to.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

have leisure, spend time.

From eukairos; to have good time, i.e. Opportunity or leisure -- have leisure (convenient time), spend time.

see GREEK eukairos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eukairos
Definition
to have opportunity
NASB Translation
have time (1), opportunity (1), spend...time (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2119: εὐκαιρέω

εὐκαιρέω, ἐυκαίρω: imperfect εὐκαίρουν (so L T Tr WH in Mark 6:31; R G in Acts 17:21) and ηὐκαίρουν (R G in Mark, the passage cited; L T Tr WH in Acts, the passage cited) (between which the manuscripts vary, see εὐδοκέω, at the beginning); 1 aorist subjunctive ἐυκαιρήσω; (εὔκαιρος); a later word, from Polybius onward (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 125f; (Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 205; Sophocles Lexicon, under the word)); to have opportunity: 1 Corinthians 16:12; to have leisure, followed by an infinitive, to do something, Mark 6:31 ((Plutarch, ii., p. 223 d. Cleomedes (?) Anax. § 9)); to give one's time to a thing, εἰς τί, Acts 17:21.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From the Greek words εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and καιρός (kairos, meaning "time" or "season").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐκαιρέω, the concept of acting at the right time is present in various Hebrew terms related to wisdom and discernment, such as חָכְמָה (chokmah, Strong's 2451) for wisdom and בִּינָה (binah, Strong's 998) for understanding. These terms similarly emphasize the importance of recognizing and responding to opportune moments in accordance with divine guidance.

Usage: The verb εὐκαιρέω is used in the New Testament to describe situations where an action is timely or opportune. It conveys the sense of acting at the right moment or when circumstances are favorable.

Context: The Greek verb εὐκαιρέω appears in the New Testament to express the concept of seizing or recognizing the right moment for action. It is derived from the combination of εὖ, meaning "well" or "good," and καιρός, which refers to a specific time or season that is particularly suitable for a certain action. This term emphasizes the importance of timing and the discernment required to act when conditions are most favorable.

In the Berean Standard Bible, εὐκαιρέω is used in contexts where individuals are encouraged to act wisely and make the most of the opportunities presented to them. For example, in Acts 24:25, the term is used when Felix, the Roman governor, tells Paul, "When I find it convenient, I will call for you." Here, εὐκαιρέω highlights Felix's intention to wait for a more opportune time to engage with Paul's message.

The concept of εὐκαιρέω aligns with the broader biblical theme of wisdom and discernment, where believers are encouraged to be attentive to God's timing and to act in accordance with His will. It underscores the importance of being prepared and responsive to divine opportunities, reflecting a life lived in harmony with God's purposes.

Forms and Transliterations

ευκαιρηση ευκαιρήση εὐκαιρήσῃ ευκαιρουν εὐκαίρουν ηυκαιρουν ηυκαίρουν ηὐκαίρουν eukairese eukairēsē eukairḗsei eukairḗsēi eukairoun eukaíroun ēukairoun eykaíroun ēykaíroun

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 6:31 V-IIA-3P
GRK: οὐδὲ φαγεῖν εὐκαίρουν
NAS: and they did not even have time to eat.)
KJV: they had no leisure so much as
INT: not even to eat had they opportunity

Acts 17:21 V-IIA-3P
GRK: οὐδὲν ἕτερον ηὐκαίρουν ἢ λέγειν
NAS: visiting there used to spend their time in nothing
KJV: were there spent their time in
INT: nothing else spent their leisure than to tell

1 Corinthians 16:12 V-ASA-3S
GRK: δὲ ὅταν εὐκαιρήσῃ
NAS: when he has opportunity.
KJV: when he shall have convenient time.
INT: however when he shall have opportunity

Strong's Greek 2119
3 Occurrences

ηὐκαίρουν — 1 Occ.
εὐκαιρήσῃ — 1 Occ.
εὐκαίρουν — 1 Occ.