Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
encouraging
Usage: εὔ-θυμος, -ον [in LXX: 2Ma.11:26 * ;] __1. kind (Hom.). __2. of good cheer (Æsch., al.): Act.27:36.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2115
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G2115 Quick Answer
Strong's G2115 εὔθυμος (euthumos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. euthumos (yoo'-thoo-mos) adj. 1. in fine spirits, i.e. cheerful [from G2095 and G2372] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include more and good. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- euthumos (yoo'-thoo-mos) adj. 1. in fine spirits, i.e. cheerful [from G2095 and G2372]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- more and good
Meaning and Definition
euthumos (yoo'-thoo-mos) adj. 1. in fine spirits, i.e. cheerful [from G2095 and G2372] KJV: of good cheer, the more cheerfully Root(s): G2095, G2372
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2115. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2115 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render euthumos, 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.
good
Acts 27:36
more
Acts 24:10
How Strong's G2115 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 2 linked usages.
- 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 G2115 (εὔθυμος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 11:26 — εὔθυμοί
Strong's G2115 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 G2115 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
Strong's G2115 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Thou shalt do well therefore to send unto them, and grant them peace, that when they are certified of our mind, they may be of good comfort, and ever go cheerfully about their own affairs.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2115.
Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
Thou shalt do well therefore to send unto them, and grant them peace, that when they are certified of our mind, they may be of good comfort, and ever go cheerfully about their own affairs.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2115, grouped by book.
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2115 FAQ
What does euthymos (εὔθυμος) mean?
Euthymos (Strong's G2115) is a Greek word most simply glossed "of good cheer". euthumos (yoo'-thoo-mos) adj. 1. in fine spirits, i.e. cheerful [from G2095 and G2372]
How many times is euthymos (εὔθυμος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2115 across 2 books.
Where can I study euthymos (εὔθυμος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2115 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate euthymos (εὔθυμος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as more and good. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2115 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2115, with linked reader references where each row is available.