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Strong's G2114 εὐθυμέω (euthymeo)

Euthymeo means “cheer up” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2114 — zur (“fanner”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2114
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G2114 Quick Answer

Strong's G2114 εὐθυμέω (euthumeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. euthumeo (yoo-thoo-meh'-o) v. 1. to cheer up 2. (intransitively) be cheerful It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include cheer and merry. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
euthumeo (yoo-thoo-meh'-o) v. 1. to cheer up 2. (intransitively) be cheerful
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
cheer and merry

Meaning and Definition

euthumeo (yoo-thoo-meh'-o) v. 1. to cheer up 2. (intransitively) be cheerful 3. (neuter comparative, adverbially) more cheerfully [from G2115] KJV: be of good cheer (merry) Root(s): G2115

Original Word
εὐθυμέω
Transliteration
euthumeo
Derivation
Root: εὔθυμος R1: 2115
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2114. 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)

be cheerful

Usage: εὐθυμέω, -ῶ (ὔθυμος), [in Sm.: Psa.32:11, Pro.15:15 * ;] __1. trans., to make cheerful (Æsch.). __2. Intrans. (Eur., Plut.; so mid. in Xen., Plat.), to be of good cheer: Act.27:22, 25, Jas.5:13.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2114 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render euthumeo, 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.

cheer Acts 27:22 merry James 5:13

How Strong's G2114 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 New Testament with 3 linked usages.

Strong's G2114 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 G2114 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

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.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2114.

Acts 27:22 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
James 5:13 New Testament, KJV
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2114, grouped by book.

Acts 2 usages, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2114 FAQ

What does euthymeo (εὐθυμέω) mean?

Euthymeo (Strong's G2114) is a Greek word most simply glossed "cheer up". euthumeo (yoo-thoo-meh'-o) v. 1. to cheer up 2. (intransitively) be cheerful

How many times is euthymeo (εὐθυμέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2114 across 2 books.

Where can I study euthymeo (εὐθυμέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2114 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate euthymeo (εὐθυμέω)?

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