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Strong's G2157 εὐσχημοσύνη (euschemosyne)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2157 — zamzom (“Zamzummim”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2157
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2157 Quick Answer

Strong's G2157 εὐσχημοσύνη (euschemosune) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. euschemosune (yoo-skhay-mos-oo'-nay) n. 1. decorousness [from G2158] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include comeliness. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
euschemosune (yoo-skhay-mos-oo'-nay) n. 1. decorousness [from G2158]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
comeliness

Meaning and Definition

euschemosune (yoo-skhay-mos-oo'-nay) n. 1. decorousness [from G2158] KJV: comeliness Root(s): G2158

Original Word
εὐσχημοσύνη
Transliteration
euschemosune
Derivation
Root: εὐσχήμων R1: 2158
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2157. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2157 Is Translated

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

comeliness 1 Corinthians 12:23

How Strong's G2157 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 1 linked usage.
  • 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 G2157 (εὐσχημοσύνη) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2157 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 G2157 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 12:23 KJV

And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.

Strong's G2157 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 6:2 Septuagint / Brenton

And first, they stripped the old man, adorned as he was with the comeliness of piety.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2157.

1 Corinthians 12:23 New Testament, KJV
And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
4 Maccabees 6:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And first, they stripped the old man, adorned as he was with the comeliness of piety.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2157, grouped by book.

1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 12:23
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 6:2

Strong's G2157 FAQ

What does euschemosyne (εὐσχημοσύνη) mean?

Euschemosyne (Strong's G2157) is a Greek word most simply glossed "comeliness". euschemosune (yoo-skhay-mos-oo'-nay) n. 1. decorousness [from G2158]

How many times is euschemosyne (εὐσχημοσύνη) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2157 across 2 books.

Where can I study euschemosyne (εὐσχημοσύνη) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2157 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate euschemosyne (εὐσχημοσύνη)?

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

Does Strong's G2157 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2157, with linked reader references where each row is available.