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Strong's G2116 εὐθύνω (euthyno)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2116 — zureh (“that which is crushed”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2116
Language Greek
Linked Usages 15
Books 9

Strong's G2116 Quick Answer

Strong's G2116 εὐθύνω (euthuno) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. euthuno (yoo-thoo'-no) v. 1. to straighten (level) 2. (technically) to steer It has 15 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include make and governor. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
euthuno (yoo-thoo'-no) v. 1. to straighten (level) 2. (technically) to steer
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
9 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
make and governor

Meaning and Definition

euthuno (yoo-thoo'-no) v. 1. to straighten (level) 2. (technically) to steer [from G2117] KJV: governor, make straight Root(s): G2117

Original Word
εὐθύνω
Transliteration
euthuno
Derivation
Root: εὐθύς R1: 2117
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2116. 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)

to straighten

Usage: εὐθύνω (εὐθύς), [in LXX: Num.22:23, Jos.24:23 (נָטָה hi.), Jdg.14:7, 1Ki.18:20 18:26 (יָשַׁר) Pro.20:24, Sir.2:2, 6, al. ;] __1. to direct: Jas.3:4. __2. to make straight: Jhn.1:23 (LXX, ἑτοιμάσατε).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2116 Is Translated

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

Make John 1:23 governor James 3:4

How Strong's G2116 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 7 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 G2116 (εὐθύνω) appears 13 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2116 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 G2116 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 1:23 KJV

He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

James 3:4 KJV

Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

Strong's G2116 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Numbers 22:23 Septuagint / Brenton

And when the ass saw the angel of God standing opposite in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand, then the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field; and Balaam smote the ass with his staff to direct her in the way.

Joshua 24:23 Septuagint / Brenton

And now take away the strange gods that are among you, and set your heart right toward the Lord God of Israel.

Judges 14:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And they went down and spoke to the woman, and she was pleasing in the eyes of Samson.

Strong's G2116 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

7 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

3 Maccabees 2:17 Septuagint / Brenton

Punish us not by means of the uncleanness of their men, nor chastise us by means of their profanity; lest the lawless ones should boast in their rage, and exult in exuberant pride of speech, and say,

Wisdom of Sirach 2:2 Septuagint / Brenton

Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, And make not haste in time of trouble.

Wisdom of Sirach 2:6 Septuagint / Brenton

Believe in him, and he will help thee; Order thy way aright, and trust in him.

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2116.

Numbers 22:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And when the ass saw the angel of God standing opposite in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand, then the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field; and Balaam smote the ass with his staff to direct her in the way.
Joshua 24:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And now take away the strange gods that are among you, and set your heart right toward the Lord God of Israel.
Judges 14:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they went down and spoke to the woman, and she was pleasing in the eyes of Samson.
1 Kingdoms 18:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Michal the daughter of Saul loved David; and it was told Saul, and the thing was pleasing in his eyes.
1 Kingdoms 18:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the servants of Saul report these words to David, and David was well pleased to become the son-in-law to the king.
Proverbs 20:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
How then can a mortal understand his ways?
John 1:23 New Testament, KJV
He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
James 3:4 New Testament, KJV
Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
3 Maccabees 2:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Punish us not by means of the uncleanness of their men, nor chastise us by means of their profanity; lest the lawless ones should boast in their rage, and exult in exuberant pride of speech, and say,
Wisdom of Sirach 2:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, And make not haste in time of trouble.
Wisdom of Sirach 2:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Believe in him, and he will help thee; Order thy way aright, and trust in him.
Wisdom of Sirach 6:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Whoso feareth the Lord shall direct his friendship aright: For as he is, so shall his neighbor be also.
Wisdom of Sirach 37:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And above all this pray to the most High, That he will direct thy way in truth.
Wisdom of Sirach 38:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Leave off from sin, and order thy hands aright, And cleanse thy heart from all wickedness.
Wisdom of Sirach 49:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For he made mention of the enemies under the figure of the rain, And directed them that went right.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2116, grouped by book.

Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 6 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2116 FAQ

What does euthyno (εὐθύνω) mean?

Euthyno (Strong's G2116) is a Greek word most simply glossed "governor". euthuno (yoo-thoo'-no) v. 1. to straighten (level) 2. (technically) to steer

How many times is euthyno (εὐθύνω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's G2116 across 9 books.

Where can I study euthyno (εὐθύνω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2116 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate euthyno (εὐθύνω)?

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

Does Strong's G2116 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 7 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2116, with linked reader references where each row is available.