2122. eukairós

Lexicon

eukairós: Opportune, timely, favorable

Original Word: εὔκαιρος
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: eukairós
Pronunciation: yoo-kah-ee-ROS
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-kah'-ee-roce)
Definition: Opportune, timely, favorable
Meaning: opportunely, in season, conveniently.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

conveniently, in season.

Adverb from eukairos; opportunely -- conveniently, in season.

see GREEK eukairos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb from eukairos
Definition
in season
NASB Translation
opportune time (1), season (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2122: εὐκαίρως

εὐκαίρως, adverb, seasonably, opportunely; when the opportunity occurs: Mark 14:11; opposed to ἀκαίρως (which see), 2 Timothy 4:2. (Xenophon, Ages. 8, 3; Plato and following; Sir. 18:22.)

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 opportune or appointed time is reflected in several Hebrew terms, such as עֵת (eth, Strong's 6256), meaning "time" or "season," and מוֹעֵד (moed, Strong's 4150), meaning "appointed time" or "festival." These terms similarly convey the idea of divinely appointed times and seasons that are significant in the biblical narrative.

Usage: • The term εὔκαιρος is used to describe moments or opportunities that are favorable or appropriate for a specific action or event. It conveys the idea of the right or proper time to do something.

Context: • The Greek word εὔκαιρος appears in the New Testament to emphasize the importance of seizing the right moment or acting at an opportune time. It is often associated with the discernment of God's timing and the readiness to act in accordance with divine will.
• In 2 Timothy 4:2, Paul exhorts Timothy to "preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season" (BSB). Here, εὔκαιρος is translated as "in season," highlighting the necessity of being ready to proclaim the gospel at all times, whether the circumstances seem favorable or not.
• The concept of εὔκαιρος underscores the Christian duty to be vigilant and responsive to God's leading, recognizing that divine opportunities may arise unexpectedly and require immediate action.
• This term also reflects the broader biblical theme of kairos, which is not merely chronological time but a moment of significant opportunity that demands a response. Believers are encouraged to be spiritually perceptive and to act wisely when such moments present themselves.

Forms and Transliterations

ευκαιρως ευκαίρως εὐκαίρως ευκαταφρόνητον ευκλεής ευκληματούσα εύκολοι eukairos eukairōs eukaíros eukaírōs

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 14:11 Adv
GRK: πῶς αὐτὸν εὐκαίρως παραδοῖ
NAS: to betray Him at an opportune time.
KJV: how he might conveniently betray
INT: how him conveniently he might deliver up

2 Timothy 4:2 Adv
GRK: λόγον ἐπίστηθι εὐκαίρως ἀκαίρως ἔλεγξον
NAS: be ready in season [and] out of season;
KJV: be instant in season, out of season;
INT: word be ready in season out of season correct

Strong's Greek 2122
2 Occurrences

εὐκαίρως — 2 Occ.