Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
righteousness
Usage: εὐθύτης, -ητος, ἡ (εὐθύς), [in LXX chiefly for יֹשֶׁר, מִישׁוֹר and cognate forms ;] uprightness: Heb.1:8 (LXX).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2118
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
24
Books
9
Strong's G2118 Quick Answer
Strong's G2118 εὐθύτης (euthutes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. euthutes (yoo-thoo'-tace) n. 1. rectitude [from G2117] It has 24 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include righteousness. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- euthutes (yoo-thoo'-tace) n. 1. rectitude [from G2117]
- Usage
- 24 linked usages
- Books
- 9 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- righteousness
Meaning and Definition
euthutes (yoo-thoo'-tace) n. 1. rectitude [from G2117] KJV: righteousness
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2118. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2118 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render euthutes, 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.
righteousness
Hebrews 1:8
How Strong's G2118 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 20 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 G2118 (εὐθύτης) appears 23 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Kingdoms 3:6 — εὐθύτητι
- 3 Kingdoms 9:4 — εὐθύτητι
- Daniel (Greek) 6:23 — εὐθύτης
- Ecclesiastes 12:10 — εὐθύτητος
- Joshua 24:14 — εὐθύτητι
Strong's G2118 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 G2118 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Strong's G2118 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
20 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And now fear the Lord, and serve him in righteousness and justice; and remove the strange gods, which our fathers served beyond the river, and in Egypt; and serve the Lord.
And Solomon said, Thou hast dealt very mercifully with thy servant David my father according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee, and thou hast kept for him this great mercy, to set his son upon his throne, as it is this day.
And if thou wilt walk before me as David thy father walked, in holiness of heart and uprightness, and so as to do according to all that I commanded him, and shalt keep my ordinances and my commandments:
Strong's G2118 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And order the world according to equity and righteousness, And execute judgment with an upright heart:
Seek not to be judge, being not able to take away iniquity; Lest at any time thou fear the person of the mighty, And lay a stumbling block in the way of thy uprightness.
Even from the flower till the grape was ripe Hath my heart delighted in her: My foot went the right way, From my youth up sought I after her.
Usage Excerpts
First 24 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2118.
And now fear the Lord, and serve him in righteousness and justice; and remove the strange gods, which our fathers served beyond the river, and in Egypt; and serve the Lord.
And Solomon said, Thou hast dealt very mercifully with thy servant David my father according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee, and thou hast kept for him this great mercy, to set his son upon his throne, as it is this day.
And if thou wilt walk before me as David thy father walked, in holiness of heart and uprightness, and so as to do according to all that I commanded him, and shalt keep my ordinances and my commandments:
And he will judge the world in righteousness, He will judge the nations in uprightness.
For the Lord is righteous, and loves righteousness; His face beholds uprightness.
Let my judgment come forth from thy presence; Let mine eyes behold righteousness.
My foot stands in an even place: In the congregations will I bless thee, O Lord.
Maintain innocence, and behold uprightness: For there is a remnant to the peaceable man.
Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: The scepter of thy kingdom is a scepter of righteousness.
Let the nations rejoice and exult, For thou shalt judge the peoples in equity, And shalt guide the nations on the earth. Pause.
When I shall take a set time, I will judge righteously.
Say among the heathen, The Lord reigns: For he has established the world so that it shall not be moved: He shall judge the people in righteousness.
For he is come to judge the earth; He shall judge the world in righteousness, And the nations in uprightness.
And the king’s honor loves judgment; Thou hast prepared equity, Thou hast wrought judgment and justice in Jacob.
Established forever and ever, Done in truth and uprightness.
I will give thee thanks with uprightness of heart, When I have learned the judgments of thy righteousness.
The Preacher sought diligently To find out acceptable words, And a correct writing, even words of truth.
They have drawn thee: We will run after thee, for the smell of thine ointments: The king has brought me into his closet: Let us rejoice and be glad in thee; We will love thy breasts more than wine: Righteousness loves thee.
And thy throat as good wine, Going well with my kinsman, Suiting my lips and teeth.
My God has sent his angel, and stopped the lions’ mouths, and they have not hurt me: for uprightness was found in me before him; and moreover before thee, O king, I have committed no trespass.
But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
And order the world according to equity and righteousness, And execute judgment with an upright heart:
Seek not to be judge, being not able to take away iniquity; Lest at any time thou fear the person of the mighty, And lay a stumbling block in the way of thy uprightness.
Even from the flower till the grape was ripe Hath my heart delighted in her: My foot went the right way, From my youth up sought I after her.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2118, grouped by book.
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 13 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2118 FAQ
What does euthytes (εὐθύτης) mean?
Euthytes (Strong's G2118) is a Greek word most simply glossed "righteousness". euthutes (yoo-thoo'-tace) n. 1. rectitude [from G2117]
How many times is euthytes (εὐθύτης) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 24 linked usages for Strong's G2118 across 9 books.
Where can I study euthytes (εὐθύτης) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2118 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate euthytes (εὐθύτης)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as righteousness. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2118 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 20 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2118, with linked reader references where each row is available.