2121. eukairos

Lexicon

eukairos: Timely, opportune, seasonable

Original Word: εὔκαιρος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: eukairos
Pronunciation: yoo'-kahee-ros
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo'-kahee-ros)
Definition: Timely, opportune, seasonable
Meaning: opportune, timely, suitable; perhaps sometimes: holiday, festival.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

convenient, in time of need.

From eu and kairos; well-timed, i.e. Opportune -- convenient, in time of need.

see GREEK eu

see GREEK kairos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eu and kairos
Definition
timely
NASB Translation
strategic (1), time of need (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2121: εὔκαιρος

εὔκαιρος, εὔκαιρον (εὖ and καιρός), seasonable, timely, opportune: βοήθεια, Hebrews 4:16; ἡμέρας εὐκαίρου, a convenient day, Mark 6:21. (2 Macc. 14:29; (Psalm 103:27 (); Sophocles O. C. 32); Theophrastus, Polybius, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From 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 εὔκαιρος, the concept of timely or opportune moments can be related to Hebrew words such as עֵת (eth, Strong's 6256), meaning "time" or "season," which conveys a similar sense of appointed or suitable times within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word εὔκαιρος is used in the New Testament to describe actions or events that occur at an appropriate or advantageous time. It emphasizes the suitability or rightness of the timing.

Context: The Greek word εὔκαιρος appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of timeliness and appropriateness. It is often used to describe moments that are particularly suitable for certain actions or decisions. This concept is rooted in the understanding that certain times are more favorable than others for achieving desired outcomes.

In the Berean Standard Bible, εὔκαιρος is used in contexts that highlight the importance of discerning the right moment for action. For example, in 2 Timothy 4:2, Paul exhorts Timothy to "preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season," where "in season" translates εὔκαιρος, indicating the necessity of readiness to act when the time is right.

The concept of εὔκαιρος aligns with the biblical theme of divine timing, where God's purposes unfold according to His perfect schedule. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom and discernment to recognize and act upon these opportune moments, trusting in God's sovereignty over time.

Forms and Transliterations

ευκαιρον εύκαιρον εὔκαιρον ευκαιρου ευκαίρου εὐκαίρου eukairon eúkairon eukairou eukaírou

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 6:21 Adj-GFS
GRK: γενομένης ἡμέρας εὐκαίρου ὅτε Ἡρῴδης
NAS: A strategic day came
KJV: And when a convenient day was come,
INT: having come [a] day opportune when Herod

Hebrews 4:16 Adj-AFS
GRK: εὕρωμεν εἰς εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν
NAS: grace to help in time of need.
KJV: to help in time of need.
INT: might find for opportune help

Strong's Greek 2121
2 Occurrences

εὔκαιρον — 1 Occ.
εὐκαίρου — 1 Occ.