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εὐθυμέω G2114

G2114 is the Greek word εὐθυμέω, transliterated euthyméō. The King James Version most often renders it good cheer.

Word: εὐθυμέωTransliteration: euthyméōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to cheer up, i.e. (intransitively) be cheerful; neuter comparative (adverbially) more cheerfully.

Where it comes from

from G2115 (εὔθυμος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

good cheer 2×is 1×merry 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be of good cheer (merry).

Verses using εὐθυμέω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 27:22 · KJV

And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.

Acts 27:25 · KJV

Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

James 5:13 · KJV

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2114 mean?

G2114 is the Greek word εὐθυμέω (euthyméō), meaning to cheer up, i.e. (intransitively) be cheerful; neuter comparative (adverbially) more cheerfully.

How is G2114 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it good cheer (2 times), is (1 time), merry (1 time).

How many times does G2114 appear in the Bible?

εὐθυμέω (euthyméō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2114 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2115 (εὔθυμος).

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