Strong's Lexicon eukopóteros: Easier Original Word: εὐκοπώτερος Word Origin: Derived from εὐκόπος (eukopos), meaning "easy" or "manageable," which itself comes from εὖ (eu, "well") and κόπος (kopos, "labor" or "trouble"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐκοπώτερος, the concept of ease or difficulty can be found in Hebrew words like קַל (qal, "light" or "easy") and עָמַל (amal, "labor" or "trouble"). Usage: The term εὐκοπώτερος is used in the New Testament to describe something that is more easily accomplished or less burdensome compared to another. It is a comparative adjective, indicating a relative ease in contrast to a more difficult task or situation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of ease versus difficulty was often discussed in philosophical and practical contexts. The idea of something being "easier" would resonate with audiences familiar with the challenges of daily life, labor, and moral decision-making. The use of εὐκοπώτερος in the New Testament reflects a common rhetorical device to emphasize the relative simplicity or manageability of one action over another. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincptv. of eukopos (easy); from eu and kopos Definition with easier labor NASB Translation easier (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2123: εὔκοποςεὔκοπος, εὔκοπον (εὖ and κόπος), that can be done with easy labor; easy: Polybius, et al.; Sir. 22:15; 1 Macc. 3:18; in the N. T. only in the phrase εὐκοπώτερον ἐστι — followed by an infinitive, Matthew 9:5; Mark 2:9; Luke 5:23; by an accusative with an infinitive, Matthew 19:24; Mark 10:25; Luke 16:17; Luke 18:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance easier. Comparative of a compound of eu and kopos; better for toil, i.e. More facile -- easier. see GREEK eu see GREEK kopos Forms and Transliterations ευκοπωτερον ευκοπώτερον ευκοπώτερόν εὐκοπώτερον εὐκοπώτερόν eukopoteron eukopōteron eukopṓteron eukopṓterónLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 9:5 Adj-NNS-CGRK: γάρ ἐστιν εὐκοπώτερον εἰπεῖν Ἀφίενταί NAS: Which is easier, to say, Your sins KJV: whether is easier, to say, [Thy] sins INT: indeed is easier to say Have been forgiven Matthew 19:24 Adj-NNS-C Mark 2:9 Adj-NNS-C Mark 10:25 Adj-NNS-C Luke 5:23 Adj-NNS-C Luke 16:17 Adj-NNS-C Luke 18:25 Adj-NNS-C |
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