2133. eunoia

Lexicon

eunoia: Goodwill, favor, benevolence

Original Word: εὔνοια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: eunoia
Pronunciation: yoo'-noy-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo'-noy-ah)
Definition: Goodwill, favor, benevolence
Meaning: good-will, kindliness; enthusiasm.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

benevolence, good will.

From the same as eunoeo; kindness; euphemistically, conjugal duty -- benevolence, good will.

see GREEK eunoeo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as eunoeó
Definition
goodwill
NASB Translation
good will (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2133: εὔνοια

εὔνοια, εὐνοίας, ἡ (ἐυνως), good-will, kindness: 1 Corinthians 7:3 Rec.; μετ' εὐνοίας, Ephesians 6:7. (From Aeschylus down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from εὔνους (eunous), meaning "well-minded" or "favorable," which is a compound of εὖ (eu, "well") and νοῦς (nous, "mind").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὔνοια, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as חֵן (chen, Strong's 2580), meaning "favor" or "grace," and חֶסֶד (chesed, Strong's 2617), meaning "loving-kindness" or "mercy." These terms capture the essence of goodwill and benevolence that εὔνοια conveys in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The term εὔνοια is used in the New Testament to describe a positive attitude or goodwill towards others, often in the context of relationships within the Christian community or between individuals.

Context: The Greek word εὔνοια appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of goodwill or a benevolent attitude. It is a term that reflects a heart and mind inclined towards kindness and favor. In the context of early Christian teachings, εὔνοια is an essential virtue that believers are encouraged to cultivate as part of their spiritual growth and community life.

In Ephesians 6:7, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to serve "with goodwill as to the Lord and not to men." Here, εὔνοια is translated as "goodwill," emphasizing the importance of serving others with a sincere and positive attitude, as if serving Christ Himself. This reflects the broader Christian principle of selfless service and love for one's neighbor.

The concept of εὔνοια is closely related to other virtues such as love (ἀγάπη, agape) and kindness (χρηστότης, chrestotes), which are frequently highlighted in the New Testament as characteristics of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit. The cultivation of εὔνοια within the Christian community fosters unity, peace, and mutual edification, aligning with the teachings of Jesus and the apostles.

Forms and Transliterations

εύνοιαν ευνοιας ευνοίας εὐνοίας eunoias eunoías

Englishman's Concordance

Ephesians 6:7 N-GFS
GRK: μετ' εὐνοίας δουλεύοντες ὡς
NAS: With good will render service,
KJV: With good will doing service,
INT: with good will doing service as

Strong's Greek 2133
1 Occurrence

εὐνοίας — 1 Occ.