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Strong's G2121 εὔκαιρος (eukairos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2121 — zeydon (“proud”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2121
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 5

Strong's G2121 Quick Answer

Strong's G2121 εὔκαιρος (eukairos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eukairos (yoo'-kai-ros) adj. 1. well-timed, i.e. opportune [from G2095 and G2540] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include convenient and time. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
eukairos (yoo'-kai-ros) adj. 1. well-timed, i.e. opportune [from G2095 and G2540]
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
convenient and time

Meaning and Definition

eukairos (yoo'-kai-ros) adj. 1. well-timed, i.e. opportune [from G2095 and G2540] KJV: convenient, in time of need Root(s): G2095, G2540

Original Word
εὔκαιρος
Transliteration
eukairos
Derivation
Root: καιρός R1: 2095 R2: 2540
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2121. 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)

opportune

Usage: εὔ-καιρος, -ον [in LXX: Psa.104:27 (עֵת), 2Ma.14:29 2Mac 15:20-21, 3Ma.4:11 3Mac 5:44 * ;] timely, seasonable, suitable (Cremer, 740): ἡμέρα, Mrk.6:21 (or empty, as in Byz. and MGr.; see MM, Exp., xiv); βοήθεια, Heb.4:16.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2121 Is Translated

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

convenient Mark 6:21 time Hebrews 4:16

How Strong's G2121 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 4 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 G2121 (εὔκαιρος) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2121 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 G2121 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 6:21 KJV

And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;

Hebrews 4:16 KJV

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Strong's G2121 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 103:27 Septuagint / Brenton

All wait upon thee, To give them their food in due season.

Strong's G2121 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 14:29 Septuagint / Brenton

But because there was no dealing against the king, he watched his time to accomplish this thing by policy.

2 Maccabees 15:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And now, when as all looked what should be the trial, and the enemies were already come near, and the army was set in array, and the beasts conveniently placed, and the horsemen set in wings,

3 Maccabees 4:11 Septuagint / Brenton

They were conveyed accordingly in this vessel, and at the end of it arrived at Schedia. The king had ordered them to be cast into the vast hippodrome, which was built in front of the city. This place was well adapted by its situation to expose them to the gaze of all comers into the city, and of those who went from the city into the country. Thus they could hold no communication with his forces; nay, were deemed unworthy of any civilized accommodation.

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2121.

Psalms 103:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
All wait upon thee, To give them their food in due season.
Mark 6:21 New Testament, KJV
And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;
Hebrews 4:16 New Testament, KJV
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
2 Maccabees 14:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But because there was no dealing against the king, he watched his time to accomplish this thing by policy.
2 Maccabees 15:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And now, when as all looked what should be the trial, and the enemies were already come near, and the army was set in array, and the beasts conveniently placed, and the horsemen set in wings,
3 Maccabees 4:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They were conveyed accordingly in this vessel, and at the end of it arrived at Schedia. The king had ordered them to be cast into the vast hippodrome, which was built in front of the city. This place was well adapted by its situation to expose them to the gaze of all comers into the city, and of those who went from the city into the country. Thus they could hold no communication with his forces; nay, were deemed unworthy of any civilized accommodation.
3 Maccabees 5:44 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Joyfully his friends broke up, together with his kinsmen; and, trusting in his determination, arranged their forces in guard at the most convenient places of the city.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2121, grouped by book.

Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2121 FAQ

What does eukairos (εὔκαιρος) mean?

Eukairos (Strong's G2121) is a Greek word most simply glossed "convenient". eukairos (yoo'-kai-ros) adj. 1. well-timed, i.e. opportune [from G2095 and G2540]

How many times is eukairos (εὔκαιρος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G2121 across 5 books.

Where can I study eukairos (εὔκαιρος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2121 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate eukairos (εὔκαιρος)?

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

Does Strong's G2121 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2121, with linked reader references where each row is available.