Original Word: εὔθυμος
Part of Speech: Adjective; Adverb, Comparative
Transliteration: euthumos
Pronunciation: YOO-thoo-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo'-thoo-mos)
Definition: Cheerful, of good spirit, encouraged
Meaning: cheerful, having good courage.

cheerful, encouraged

From eu and thumos; in fine spirits, i.e. Cheerful -- of good cheer, the more cheerfully.

see GREEK eu

see GREEK thumos

STRONGS NT 2115: εὔθυμος

εὔθυμος, ἐυθυμον (εὖ and θυμός)

1. well-disposed, kind (Homer, Odyssey 14, 63).

2. of good cheer, of good courage: Acts 27:36; (comparitive as adverb Rec. (see εὐθύμως)) (Greek writings from Aesehyl. and Pindar down; 2 Macc. 11:26).

STRONGS NT 2115a: εὐθύμωςεὐθύμως, adverb (Aeschylus, Xenophon, others), cheerfully: Acts 24:10 L T Tr WH, for Rec. εὐθυμότερον the more confidently.

Word Origin: Derived from εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and θυμός (thymos, meaning "spirit" or "mind").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὔθυμος, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey joy or gladness, such as שָׂמַח (samach, Strong's Hebrew 8055), which means "to rejoice" or "be glad," and שָׂשׂוֹן (sason, Strong's Hebrew 8342), meaning "joy" or "gladness." These terms reflect a similar state of inner joy and contentment that is encouraged throughout the Scriptures.

Usage: The word εὔθυμος is used in the New Testament to describe a state of cheerfulness or encouragement, often in the context of maintaining a positive attitude despite circumstances.

Context: The Greek word εὔθυμος appears in the New Testament to describe a state of cheerfulness or encouragement. It is used in contexts where maintaining a positive and hopeful attitude is encouraged, often in the face of trials or challenges. This term reflects a mindset that is not merely superficial happiness but a deeper, more resilient joy rooted in faith and trust in God.

In Acts 27:22, the Apostle Paul uses εὔθυμος to encourage those aboard the ship during a storm: "But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed" (BSB). Here, Paul exhorts the crew and passengers to remain cheerful and hopeful, despite the dire circumstances, because of the assurance he received from God.

The concept of being εὔθυμος is closely tied to the Christian virtue of joy, which is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). It is an attitude that believers are encouraged to cultivate, reflecting trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. This cheerfulness is not dependent on external circumstances but is a result of an inner confidence in God's promises and faithfulness.

ευθυμοι εύθυμοι εὔθυμοι ευθυμότερον ευθυμως εὐθύμως euthumoi euthumos euthumōs euthymoi eúthymoi euthymos euthymōs euthýmos euthýmōsInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts