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Strong's G2126 εὐλαβής (eulabes)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2126 — zina in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2126
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 4

Strong's G2126 Quick Answer

Strong's G2126 εὐλαβής (eulabes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eulabes (yoo-lab-ace') adj. 1. (properly) taking hold of well (i.e. a proper grasp) 2. (generally) careful, circumspect It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include devout. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
eulabes (yoo-lab-ace') adj. 1. (properly) taking hold of well (i.e. a proper grasp) 2. (generally) careful, circumspect
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
devout

Meaning and Definition

eulabes (yoo-lab-ace') adj. 1. (properly) taking hold of well (i.e. a proper grasp) 2. (generally) careful, circumspect 3. (religiously) devout, pious [from G2095 and G2983] KJV: devout Root(s): G2095, G2983

Original Word
εὐλαβής
Transliteration
eulabes
Derivation
Root: λαμβάνω R1: 2095 R2: 2983
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2126. 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)

devout

Usage: εὐλαβής, -ές (εὖ, λαβεῖν), [in LXX: Mic.7:2 AB2 (חָסִיד); εὐ. ποιεῖν, Lev.15:31 (נָזַר hi.), Sir.11:7 א2* ;] __1. cautious, circumspect. __2. devout, religious, reverent: Act.2:5 8:2 22:12; δίκαιος καὶ εὐ., Luk.2:25.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2126 Is Translated

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

devout Luke 2:25

How Strong's G2126 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 3 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2126 (εὐλαβής) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2126 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 G2126 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 2:25 KJV

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

Acts 2:5 KJV

And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

Acts 8:2 KJV

And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

Strong's G2126 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 15:31 Septuagint / Brenton

And ye shall cause the children of Israel to beware of their uncleannesses; so they shall not die for their uncleanness, in polluting my tabernacle that is among them.

Micah 7:2 Septuagint / Brenton

For the godly is perished from the earth; and there is none among men that orders his way aright: they all quarrel even to blood: they grievously afflict every one his neighbor:

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2126.

Leviticus 15:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And ye shall cause the children of Israel to beware of their uncleannesses; so they shall not die for their uncleanness, in polluting my tabernacle that is among them.
Micah 7:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For the godly is perished from the earth; and there is none among men that orders his way aright: they all quarrel even to blood: they grievously afflict every one his neighbor:
Luke 2:25 New Testament, KJV
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Acts 2:5 New Testament, KJV
And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
Acts 8:2 New Testament, KJV
And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2126, grouped by book.

Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Micah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2126 FAQ

What does eulabes (εὐλαβής) mean?

Eulabes (Strong's G2126) is a Greek word most simply glossed "devout". eulabes (yoo-lab-ace') adj. 1. (properly) taking hold of well (i.e. a proper grasp) 2. (generally) careful, circumspect

How many times is eulabes (εὐλαβής) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G2126 across 4 books.

Where can I study eulabes (εὐλαβής) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2126 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate eulabes (εὐλαβής)?

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

Does Strong's G2126 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2126, with linked reader references where each row is available.