Lexicon eupeithes: Compliant, willing to yield, easily persuaded Original Word: εὐπειθής Strong's Exhaustive Concordance compliant, obedientFrom eu and peitho; good for persuasion, i.e. (intransitively) complaint -- easy to be intreated. see GREEK eu see GREEK peitho HELPS Word-studies 2138 eupeithḗs (from 2095 /eú, "well" and 3982 /peíthō, "persuade") – properly, "well-persuaded," already inclined, i.e. already willing (pre-disposed, favorable to); easy to come to terms with because already willing. 2138 /eupeithḗs ("yield") only occurs in Js 3:17. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2138: εὐπειθήςεὐπειθής, ἐυπειθες (εὖ, and πείθομαι to comply with, obey), easily obeying, compliant (A. V. easy to be intreated): James 3:17. (Aeschylus, Xenophon, Plato, and following.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and πείθω (peithō, meaning "to persuade" or "to obey").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐπειθής, the concept of being open to reason and compliant can be related to Hebrew terms that convey obedience and humility, such as שָׁמַע (shama, Strong's Hebrew 8085), meaning "to hear" or "to obey," and עָנָו (anav, Strong's Hebrew 6035), meaning "humble" or "meek." These terms reflect similar attitudes of receptiveness and submission to God's will and to one another. Usage: The word εὐπειθής appears in the New Testament to describe a quality of wisdom that is characterized by a willingness to yield and be open to reason. It is used to convey the idea of being approachable and willing to listen to others. Context: The Greek term εὐπειθής is found in the New Testament in James 3:17, where it is used to describe the nature of heavenly wisdom. The verse reads: "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere" (BSB). In this context, εὐπειθής is translated as "accommodating," highlighting the quality of being open to reason and willing to yield to others when appropriate. This characteristic is contrasted with earthly wisdom, which is often self-seeking and contentious. The use of εὐπειθής in this passage underscores the importance of humility and a teachable spirit in the life of a believer, reflecting a heart that is aligned with God's wisdom and purposes. Forms and Transliterations ευπειθης ευπειθής εὐπειθής eupeithes eupeithēs eupeithḗsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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