Lexicon euphémia: Good report, praise, commendation Original Word: εὐφημία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance good report. From euphemos; good language ("euphemy"), i.e. Praise (repute) -- good report. see GREEK euphemos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom euphémos Definition good report NASB Translation good report (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2162: εὐφημίαεὐφημία, εὐφημίας, ἡ (εὔφημος, which see), properly, the utterance of good or auspicious words; hence, good report, praise: 2 Corinthians 6:8 (opp: to δυσφημία), as in Diodorus 1, 2 (4 edition, Dindorf); Aelian v. h. 3, 47. (In different senses in other authors from Pindar, Sophocles, and Plato down.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from εὔφημος (euphēmos), meaning "well-spoken of" or "good report," which itself comes from εὖ (eu, "well") and φημί (phēmi, "to speak").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐφημία, the concept of a good report or commendation can be related to Hebrew terms such as טוֹב (tov, "good") and שֵׁם (shem, "name" or "reputation"), which are used in the Old Testament to describe a good name or reputation, as seen in passages like Proverbs 22:1: "A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold." Usage: The word εὐφημία is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of a good reputation or commendation. It is associated with the concept of being well-regarded or spoken of positively by others. Context: The Greek term εὐφημία appears in the New Testament context to emphasize the importance of maintaining a good reputation and being spoken of favorably by others. In Philippians 4:8, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to focus on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable, including those that are of "good report" (εὐφημία). This reflects the biblical principle that a believer's life should be characterized by virtues that lead to a commendable reputation among both the church and the broader community. The pursuit of εὐφημία aligns with the Christian call to live in a manner that reflects the character of Christ, thereby serving as a witness to the transformative power of the Gospel. The emphasis on good report underscores the value placed on integrity, moral excellence, and the positive influence of a believer's conduct. Forms and Transliterations ευφημιας ευφημίας εὐφημίας euphemias euphemías euphēmias euphēmíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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