2149. euruchóros
Lexicon
euruchóros: Broad, spacious

Original Word: εὐρύχωρος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: euruchóros
Pronunciation: yoo-roo'-kho-ros
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-roo'-kho-ros)
Definition: Broad, spacious
Meaning: broad, spacious, wide.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
broad.

From eurus (wide) and chora; spacious -- broad.

see GREEK chora

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from eurus (broad, wide) and chóra
Definition
spacious
NASB Translation
broad (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2149: εὐρύχωρος

εὐρύχωρος, εὐρύχωρον (εὐρύς broad, and χώρα), spacious, broad: Matthew 7:13. (the Sept.; Aristotle, h. anim. 10, 5 (p. 637a, 32); Diodorus 19, 84; Josephus, Antiquities 1, 18, 2; (8, 5, 3; contra Apion 1, 18, 2).)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: From εὐρύς (eurýs, meaning "broad" or "wide") and χώρα (chōra, meaning "space" or "place").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐρύχωρος, the concept of a "broad" or "spacious" way can be related to Hebrew terms such as רָחָב (rachab, Strong's Hebrew 7342), which means "broad" or "wide." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe physical spaces and metaphorically to describe paths or ways of life.

Usage: The word εὐρύχωρος is used in the New Testament to describe a path or way that is broad, often in a metaphorical sense to contrast with a narrow path.

Context: The Greek term εὐρύχωρος appears in the New Testament in the context of Jesus' teachings about the paths of life. In Matthew 7:13, Jesus uses this term to describe the "broad" way that leads to destruction, contrasting it with the "narrow" way that leads to life. This passage highlights the ease and appeal of the broad path, which many choose, yet it ultimately leads to ruin. The broad way is symbolic of a life lived without regard for God's commandments, characterized by moral laxity and spiritual complacency. In contrast, the narrow way requires discipline, commitment, and adherence to the teachings of Christ. The use of εὐρύχωρος in this context serves as a warning to believers to be vigilant in their spiritual journey, choosing the path that leads to eternal life despite its challenges.

Forms and Transliterations
ευρύχωροι ευρύχωρον ευρυχωρος ευρύχωρος εὐρύχωρος ευρυχώρω ευρωτιών euruchoros euruchōros eurychoros eurychōros eurýchoros eurýchōros
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 7:13 Adj-NFS
GRK: πύλη καὶ εὐρύχωρος ἡ ὁδὸς
NAS: and the way is broad that leads
KJV: and broad [is] the way,
INT: gate and broad the way

Strong's Greek 2149
1 Occurrence


εὐρύχωρος — 1 Occ.















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