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Strong's G2108 εὐεργεσία (euergesia)

Euergesia means “benefit” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2108 — zulah (“probably scattering”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2108
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 6

Strong's G2108 Quick Answer

Strong's G2108 εὐεργεσία (euergesia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. euergesia (yoo-erg-es-ee'-ah) n. 1. beneficence (genitive case or specially) [from G2110] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include good and benefit. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
euergesia (yoo-erg-es-ee'-ah) n. 1. beneficence (genitive case or specially) [from G2110]
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
good and benefit

Meaning and Definition

euergesia (yoo-erg-es-ee'-ah) n. 1. beneficence (genitive case or specially) [from G2110] KJV: benefit, good deed done Root(s): G2110

Original Word
εὐεργεσία
Transliteration
euergesia
Derivation
Root: εὐεργέτης R1: 2110
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2108. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

good deed

Usage: εὐεργεσία, -ας, ἡ (εὐεργέτης), [in LXX: Psa.78:11 (עֲלִילָה), Wis.16:11, 24, 2Ma.6:13 2Mac 9:26, 4Ma.8:17 * ;] a good deed, kindness, benefit: 1Ti.6:2; with genitive of person(s) (εὐ. πόλεως, Plat., leg., 805b), Act.4:9,† (AS)

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How Strong's G2108 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render euergesia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

benefit 1 Timothy 6:2 good Acts 4:9

How Strong's G2108 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 5 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2108 (εὐεργεσία) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2108 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2108 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 4:9 KJV

If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;

1 Timothy 6:2 KJV

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

Strong's G2108 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 77:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And they forgot his benefits, And his miracles which he had shown them;

Strong's G2108 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 6:13 Septuagint / Brenton

For it is a token of his great goodness, when wicked doers are not suffered any longer time, but forthwith punished.

2 Maccabees 9:26 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore I pray and request you to remember the benefits that I have done unto you generally, and in special, and that every man will be still faithful to me and my son.

4 Maccabees 8:17 Septuagint / Brenton

Why do we cheer ourselves with vain counsels, and venture upon a disobedience bringing death?

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2108.

Psalms 77:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they forgot his benefits, And his miracles which he had shown them;
Acts 4:9 New Testament, KJV
If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
1 Timothy 6:2 New Testament, KJV
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
2 Maccabees 6:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For it is a token of his great goodness, when wicked doers are not suffered any longer time, but forthwith punished.
2 Maccabees 9:26 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore I pray and request you to remember the benefits that I have done unto you generally, and in special, and that every man will be still faithful to me and my son.
4 Maccabees 8:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Why do we cheer ourselves with vain counsels, and venture upon a disobedience bringing death?
Wisdom of Solomon 16:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For they were pricked, that they should remember thy words; And were quickly saved, That not falling into deep forgetfulness, They might be continually mindful of thy goodness.
Wisdom of Solomon 16:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For the creature that serveth thee, who art the Maker, Increaseth his strength against the unrighteous for their punishment, And abateth his strength for the benefit of such as put their trust in thee.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2108, grouped by book.

Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2108 FAQ

What does euergesia (εὐεργεσία) mean?

Euergesia (Strong's G2108) is a Greek word most simply glossed "benefit". euergesia (yoo-erg-es-ee'-ah) n. 1. beneficence (genitive case or specially) [from G2110]

How many times is euergesia (εὐεργεσία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G2108 across 6 books.

Where can I study euergesia (εὐεργεσία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2108 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate euergesia (εὐεργεσία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as good and benefit. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2108 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2108, with linked reader references where each row is available.