Berean Strong's Lexicon eunouchizó: To make a eunuch, to castrate Original Word: εὐνουχίζω Word Origin: Derived from εὐνοῦχος (eunouchos), meaning "eunuch." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the verb "eunouchizó," the concept of a eunuch is found in the Hebrew Bible, such as in the term סָרִיס (saris), which refers to a eunuch or official (e.g., Isaiah 56:3-4). Usage: The verb "eunouchizó" refers to the act of making someone a eunuch, which involves castration. In the context of the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe those who have renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient cultures, eunuchs were often employed in royal courts and households, particularly in roles that required trust and confidentiality, such as guarding harems. The practice of castration was sometimes voluntary, but often it was forced upon individuals. In the Jewish and early Christian context, the idea of becoming a eunuch for the kingdom of heaven was a radical call to celibacy and dedication to God's service, reflecting a commitment to spiritual priorities over earthly ones. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2134 eunou NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eunouchos Definition to make a eunuch of NASB Translation made eunuchs (1), made...eunuchs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2134: εὐνουχίζωεὐνουχίζω: 1 aorist ἐυνουχισα; 1 aorist passive ἐυνουχίσθην; (on the augment cf. Buttmann, 34 (30); WHs Appendix, p. 162); to castrate, unman: passive ὑπό τίνος, Matthew 19:12a; metaphorically, ἐυνουχίζειν ἑαυτόν, to make oneself a eunuch, viz. by abstaining (like a eunuch) from marriage, Matthew 19:12b. (Josephus, Antiquities 10, 2, 2; Lucian, Dio Cassius, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance castrate, emasculateFrom eunouchos; to castrate (figuratively, live unmarried) -- make...eunuch. see GREEK eunouchos Forms and Transliterations ευνουχισαν ευνούχισαν εὐνούχισαν ευνουχισθησαν ευνουχίσθησαν εὐνουχίσθησαν eunouchisan eunoúchisan eunouchisthesan eunouchisthēsan eunouchísthesan eunouchísthēsanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 19:12 V-AIA-3PGRK: εὐνοῦχοι οἵτινες εὐνουχίσθησαν ὑπὸ τῶν NAS: who were made eunuchs KJV: which were made eunuchs of INT: eunuchs who were made eunuchs by Matthew 19:12 V-AIA-3P Strong's Greek 2134 |