2152. eusebés

Lexicon

eusebés: Godly, devout, pious

Original Word: εὐσεβής
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: eusebés
Pronunciation: yoo-seb-ace'
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-seb-ace')
Definition: Godly, devout, pious
Meaning: pious, God-fearing, devout.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

devout, godly.

From eu and sebomai; well-reverent, i.e. Pious -- devout, godly.

see GREEK eu

see GREEK sebomai

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2152 eusebḗs (an adjective, derived from 2095 /eú, "well, good" and 4576 /sébomai, "pay homage, veneration") – devout, respectful (showing due reverence). See 2150 (eusebeia).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eu and sebó
Definition
pious
NASB Translation
devout (1), devout man (1), godly (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2152: εὐσεβής

εὐσεβής, ἐυσεβες (εὖ and σέβομαι), pious, dutiful (toward God (A. V. devout, godly); εὐσεβέω): Acts 10:2, 7; Acts 22:12 R G; 2 Peter 2:9. ((Theognis), Pindar, Tragg., Aristophanes, Plato, others; thrice in the Sept. for נָדִיב noble, generous, Isaiah 32:8; for צַדִּיק, Isaiah 24:16; Isaiah 26:7; often in Sirach (circa ? and 4 Maccabees (1st century B.C.?)) (Cf. Trench, § xlviii.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and σέβομαι (sebomai, meaning "to worship" or "to revere").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek concept of εὐσεβής can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar meanings of piety and godliness. Some corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries include:

• H2623 (חָסִיד, chasid): Often translated as "godly" or "faithful," this term describes those who are devoted to God and His covenant.
• H3068 (יְהוָה, YHWH): While not directly equivalent, the reverence for the divine name and character of God is central to the concept of godliness.
• H3373 (יָרֵא, yare'): Meaning "fear" or "reverence," this term is used to describe the attitude of those who live in awe and respect of God.

These Hebrew terms, like εὐσεβής, emphasize a life oriented towards God, characterized by devotion, reverence, and moral integrity.

Usage: The word εὐσεβής is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who live in accordance with God's will, demonstrating a life of piety and godliness. It is often associated with a sincere and heartfelt devotion to God, reflected in one's actions and character.

Context: The term εὐσεβής appears in the New Testament as a descriptor of individuals who embody a life of piety and devotion to God. This concept of godliness is not merely an external adherence to religious practices but is deeply rooted in an internal reverence and love for God. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates εὐσεβής in contexts that emphasize the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God, marked by moral integrity and spiritual devotion.

In the New Testament, εὐσεβής is used to highlight the contrast between true godliness and mere outward religiosity. For example, in 2 Peter 2:9, the BSB states, "if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment." Here, the "godly" are those who live in accordance with God's will, and their lives are marked by a sincere devotion that God recognizes and honors.

The concept of εὐσεβής is closely related to the idea of living a life that reflects the character of God, as seen in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It involves a commitment to righteousness, compassion, and humility, and it is often associated with the fruit of the Spirit as described in Galatians 5:22-23.

Forms and Transliterations

ευσεβεί ευσεβεις ευσεβείς εὐσεβεῖς ευσεβη ευσεβή εὐσεβῆ ευσεβης ευσεβής εὐσεβὴς ευσεβών eusebe eusebê eusebē eusebē̂ eusebeis eusebeîs eusebes eusebēs eusebḕs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 10:2 Adj-NMS
GRK: εὐσεβὴς καὶ φοβούμενος
NAS: a devout man and one who feared God
KJV: [A] devout [man], and one that feared
INT: devout and fearing

Acts 10:7 Adj-AMS
GRK: καὶ στρατιώτην εὐσεβῆ τῶν προσκαρτερούντων
NAS: of his servants and a devout soldier
KJV: and a devout soldier
INT: and a soldier devout of those continually waiting

2 Peter 2:9 Adj-AMP
GRK: οἶδεν Κύριος εὐσεβεῖς ἐκ πειρασμοῦ
NAS: to rescue the godly from temptation,
KJV: how to deliver the godly out of
INT: knows [the] Lord [how the] devout out of temptation

Strong's Greek 2152
3 Occurrences

εὐσεβῆ — 1 Occ.
εὐσεβὴς — 1 Occ.
εὐσεβεῖς — 1 Occ.