Strong's Lexicon euprosopeo: To make a good showing, to have a good appearance. Original Word: εὐπροσωπέω Word Origin: From the Greek words εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and πρόσωπον (prosopon, meaning "face" or "appearance"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐπροσωπέω, the concept of focusing on outward appearances can be related to Hebrew terms like חָנֵף (chaneph, meaning "hypocritical" or "profane") and יָפֶה (yafeh, meaning "beautiful" or "fair"), which can sometimes imply a focus on external beauty. Usage: The verb εὐπροσωπέω is used to describe the act of making a favorable impression or maintaining a good outward appearance. It often implies an emphasis on external appearances rather than internal realities. In the New Testament, it is used in contexts where individuals are concerned with how they are perceived by others, sometimes at the expense of genuine faith or integrity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, outward appearances and public perception were highly valued. Social status, honor, and reputation were often maintained through external displays and public behavior. This cultural emphasis on appearance could sometimes lead to hypocrisy, where individuals prioritized how they were seen over who they truly were. The early Christian community, in contrast, was called to live authentically, valuing inner transformation over mere external conformity. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2146: εὐπροσωπέωεὐπροσωπέω, ἐυπροσώπω: 1 aorist infinitive εὐπροσωπῆσαι; (εὐπρόσωπος fair of face, of good appearance); to make a fair show; to please (a weak translation (?); yet Vulg.placere): ἐν, σαρκί, in things pertaining to the flesh, Galatians 6:12. (Elsewhere only in Chrysostom hom. ad Eph. 22 § 5, Works, xi. 173 c., Montf. edition (variant) and several times in Byzantine writings (cf. Sophocles' Lexicon, under the word).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make a fair showingFrom a compound of eu and prosopon; to be of good countenance, i.e. (figuratively) to make a display -- make a fair show. see GREEK eu see GREEK prosopon Forms and Transliterations ευπροσωπησαι ευπροσωπήσαι εὐπροσωπῆσαι ευπρόσωπος εύρεμα ευρετής ευρημά εύρημα ευρίζω euprosopesai euprosopêsai euprosōpēsai euprosōpē̂saiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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