2157. euschémosuné

Lexicon

euschémosuné: Decency, propriety, respectability

Original Word: εὐσχημοσύνη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: euschémosuné
Pronunciation: yoo-skay-mos-oo'-nay
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-skhay-mos-oo'-nay)
Definition: Decency, propriety, respectability
Meaning: decorum, becomingness, embellishment.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

comeliness.

From euschemon; decorousness -- comeliness.

see GREEK euschemon

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from euschémón
Definition
comeliness
NASB Translation
presentable (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2157: εὐσχημοσύνη

εὐσχημοσύνη, ἐυσχημοσυνης, ἡ (εὐσχήμων, which see), charm or elegance of figure, external beauty, decorum, modesty, seemliness (Xenophon, Plato, Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch); of external charm, comeliness: 1 Corinthians 12:23.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from εὐσχήμων (euschēmōn), meaning "well-formed" or "seemly," which itself comes from εὖ (eu, "well") and σχῆμα (schēma, "form" or "appearance").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐσχημοσύνη, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to propriety and order, such as יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's 3477), meaning "upright" or "straight," and כָּבוֹד (kavod, Strong's 3519), meaning "glory" or "honor," which often imply a sense of dignity and respect in conduct.

Usage: The word εὐσχημοσύνη is used in the New Testament to describe a quality of behavior that is orderly and respectable. It is often associated with the conduct expected of believers, reflecting a life that honors God and respects others.

Context: • Contextual Analysis: In the New Testament, εὐσχημοσύνη is used to emphasize the importance of living a life that is in harmony with Christian values and teachings. It suggests a lifestyle that is not only morally upright but also socially appropriate, reflecting the transformation that comes from a relationship with Christ.
• Scriptural Reference: The term appears in 1 Corinthians 14:40, where Paul instructs the Corinthian church, "But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner." (BSB) Here, εὐσχημοσύνη underscores the need for order and propriety in worship and church gatherings, ensuring that all actions contribute to edification and peace.
• Theological Implications: εὐσχημοσύνη is more than mere external conformity; it is an expression of inner character shaped by the Holy Spirit. It reflects the believer's commitment to living out the gospel in everyday life, demonstrating respect for God, self, and others.
• Practical Application: Christians are encouraged to cultivate εὐσχημοσύνη by aligning their actions with biblical principles, fostering environments of respect and dignity, and being mindful of how their behavior impacts their witness to the world.

Forms and Transliterations

ευσχημοσυνην ευσχημοσύνην εὐσχημοσύνην euschemosunen euschēmosunēn euschemosynen euschemosýnen euschēmosynēn euschēmosýnēn

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 12:23 N-AFS
GRK: ἀσχήμονα ἡμῶν εὐσχημοσύνην περισσοτέραν ἔχει
NAS: much more presentable,
KJV: [parts] have more abundant comeliness.
INT: unpresentable [parts] of us decorum more abundant have

Strong's Greek 2157
1 Occurrence

εὐσχημοσύνην — 1 Occ.