Original Word: εὐώνυμος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: euónumos
Pronunciation: yoo-ON-oo-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-o'-noo-mos)
Definition: Left, left-hand
Meaning: (lit: well-named, to avoid the evil omen attaching to the left), on the left-hand side, left.

on the left.

From eu and onoma; properly, well-named (good-omened), i.e. The left (which was the lucky side among the pagan Greeks); neuter as adverbial, at the left hand -- (on the) left.

see GREEK eu

see GREEK onoma

Word Origin
from eu and onoma
Definition
of good name, euph. for left
NASB Translation
left (9).

STRONGS NT 2176: εὐώνυμος

εὐώνυμος, εὐώνυμον (εὖ and ὄνομα);

1. of good name (Hesiod, Pindar), and of good omen (Plato, polit., p. 302 d.; legg. 6, p. 754 e.); in the latter sense used in taking auguries; but those omens were euphemistically called εὐώνυμα which in fact were regarded as unlucky, i. e. which came from the left, sinister omens (for which a good name was desired); hence,

2. left (so from Aeschylus and Herodotus down): Acts 21:3; Revelation 10:2; ἐξ εὐωνύμων (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 27, 3; § 19 under the word δεξιά; Buttmann, 89 (78)), on the left hand (to the left): Matthew 20:21, 23; Matthew 25:33, 41; Matthew 27:38; Mark 10:37 (R G L), ; .

Word Origin: From the Greek words εὖ (eu, meaning "good" or "well") and ὄνομα (onoma, meaning "name").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐώνυμος in the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, as the concept of directional orientation in Hebrew texts is typically expressed with different terms and cultural connotations. However, the Hebrew word יָמִין (yamin, Strong's 3225), meaning "right hand" or "right side," is often used in contrast to the left, similar to the Greek usage of εὐώνυμος.

Usage: The word εὐώνυμος appears in the New Testament in contexts where direction or position is described, particularly in relation to the left side. It is used in a literal sense to indicate physical orientation.

Context: The Greek term εὐώνυμος is found in the New Testament, specifically in passages that describe spatial orientation. In the Berean Standard Bible, it is translated as "left" in contexts where Jesus or others are described as being on the right or left side of a person or object. For example, in Matthew 25:33, the term is used in the parable of the sheep and the goats: "He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left." Here, εὐώνυμος is translated as "left," indicating the position opposite to the right.

The cultural significance of εὐώνυμος in ancient Greek society is noteworthy. While modern Western cultures often associate the right side with positive attributes, in some ancient cultures, including Greek, the left side was considered auspicious or favorable, hence the term "well-named." This cultural nuance is reflected in the use of εὐώνυμος in the New Testament, where it serves a functional role in narrative descriptions.

Theologically, the use of εὐώνυμος in the New Testament does not carry a significant doctrinal weight but rather serves to provide clarity in the narrative structure of the text. Its usage is primarily descriptive, aiding in the visualization of scenes and actions within the Gospel accounts.

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