2158. euschémón

Lexicon

euschémón: Noble, reputable, honorable, of good form

Original Word: εὐσχήμων
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: euschémón
Pronunciation: yoo-skay'-mone
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-skhay'-mone)
Definition: Noble, reputable, honorable, of good form
Meaning: (a) comely, seemly, decorous, (b) of honorable position (in society), wealthy, influential.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

comely, honorable.

From eu and schema; well-formed, i.e. (figuratively) decorous, noble (in rank) -- comely, honourable.

see GREEK eu

see GREEK schema

HELPS Word-studies

2158 eusxmōn (an adjective, derived from 2095 /eú, "well, good" and 4976/sxēma, "outward form, figure") – properly, of good form, well-fashioned and hence "seemly" (desirable).

2158/eusxmōn ("comely") focuses on the outward manifestation of godliness, i.e. as being winsome (encouraging) to others which attracts attention in a positive way.

[2158 (eusxḗmōn) is used in Koine Greek of a person who properly uses influence, especially by serving in a high (respected) position.]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eu and schéma
Definition
comely
NASB Translation
appropriate (1), presentable (1), prominence (1), prominent (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2158: εὐσχήμων

εὐσχήμων, εὔσχημον (εὖ, and σχῆμα the figure, Latinhabitus);

1. of elegant figure, shapely, graceful, comely, bearing oneself becomingly in speech or behavior (Euripides, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato): τά εὐσχήμονα ἡμῶν, the comely parts of the body that need no covering (opposed to τά ἀσχήμονα ἡμῶν, verse 23), 1 Corinthians 12:24; of morals: πρός τό εὔσχημον, to promote decorum, 1 Corinthians 7:35.

2. in later usage (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 333), of good standing, honorable, influential, wealthy, respectable (R. V. of honorable estate): Mark 15:43; Acts 13:50; Acts 17:12. (Josephus, de vita sua §9; Plutarch, parallel. Graec. et Rom c. 15, p. 309 b.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and σχῆμα (schēma, meaning "form" or "appearance").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐσχήμων, similar concepts of honor and respectability can be found in Hebrew terms such as כָּבוֹד (kabod, Strong's Hebrew 3519), meaning "glory" or "honor," and נָשִׂיא (nasi, Strong's Hebrew 5387), meaning "prince" or "leader," which convey notions of dignity and esteemed position.

Usage: The word εὐσχήμων is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are respected and hold a position of honor or dignity. It appears in contexts where the character or social standing of a person is highlighted.

Context: The term εὐσχήμων is notably used in the New Testament in Mark 15:43 and Acts 13:50. In Mark 15:43, Joseph of Arimathea is described as εὐσχήμων, indicating his status as a respected member of the council and a man of good standing. The verse reads: "Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus" (BSB). This description underscores Joseph's honorable position and his courage in approaching Pilate, reflecting his commitment to righteousness and his anticipation of God's kingdom.

In Acts 13:50, the term is used to describe "prominent women" who, along with leading men of the city, were incited against Paul and Barnabas. The verse states: "But the Jews incited the prominent women who worshiped God and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and expelled them from their district" (BSB). Here, εὐσχήμων highlights the social influence and respect these women held within their community.

The use of εὐσχήμων in these contexts emphasizes the importance of social standing and respectability in the early Christian narrative, illustrating how individuals of high status interacted with the burgeoning Christian movement. It also reflects the broader cultural values of honor and reputation in the Greco-Roman world.

Forms and Transliterations

ευσχημον εύσχημον εὔσχημον ευσχημονα ευσχήμονα εὐσχήμονα ευσχημονας ευσχήμονας εὐσχήμονας ευσχημονων ευσχημόνων εὐσχημόνων ευσχημων ευσχήμων εὐσχήμων ευτάκτως euschemon euschēmon euschēmōn euschḗmon euschḗmōn eúschemon eúschēmon euschemona euschēmona euschḗmona euschemonas euschēmonas euschḗmonas euschemonon euschemónon euschēmonōn euschēmónōn

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 15:43 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἀπὸ Ἁριμαθαίας εὐσχήμων βουλευτής ὃς
NAS: came, a prominent member of the Council,
KJV: Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor,
INT: from Arimathaea prominent Council member who

Acts 13:50 Adj-AMP
GRK: γυναῖκας τὰς εὐσχήμονας καὶ τοὺς
NAS: women of prominence and the leading men
KJV: the devout and honourable women, and
INT: women honorable and the

Acts 17:12 Adj-GMP
GRK: γυναικῶν τῶν εὐσχημόνων καὶ ἀνδρῶν
NAS: with a number of prominent Greek
KJV: also of honourable women
INT: women prominent and men

1 Corinthians 7:35 Adj-ANS
GRK: πρὸς τὸ εὔσχημον καὶ εὐπάρεδρον
NAS: upon you, but to promote what is appropriate and [to secure] undistracted
KJV: for that which is comely, and
INT: for what [is] seemly and waiting

1 Corinthians 12:24 Adj-NNP
GRK: τὰ δὲ εὐσχήμονα ἡμῶν οὐ
NAS: our more presentable members have
KJV: For our comely [parts] have no
INT: and [the] presentable [parts] of us no

Strong's Greek 2158
5 Occurrences

εὐσχήμων — 1 Occ.
εὔσχημον — 1 Occ.
εὐσχήμονα — 1 Occ.
εὐσχήμονας — 1 Occ.
εὐσχημόνων — 1 Occ.