Lexical Definition
εὐθυμέω euthyméō (yoo-thoo-meh'-o) be cheerful G:V
from εὔθυμος
be of good cheer (merry).
- to cheer up, i.e. (intransitively) be cheerful
- neuter comparative (adverbially) more cheerfully
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| εὐθυμεῖτε | take courage | Acts.27.25 |
| εὐθυμεῖν | to keep up your courage | Acts.27.22 |
| εὐθυμεῖ | Is cheerful | Jas.5.13 |
Abbott-Smith
** εὐθυμέω, -ῶ (< ὔθυμος), [in Sm.: Ps 31 (32):11*, Pr 15:15 * ;]
1. trans., to make cheerful (Æsch.).
2. Intrans. (Eur., Plut.; so mid. in Xen., Plat.), to be of good cheer: Ac 27:22, 25, Ja 5:13.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 32:11* |
| Proverbs | 15:15 |
| Acts | 27:22 · 27:25 |
| James | 5:13 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
εὐθυμέω-έω,
to be of good cheer, [NT+5th c.BC+]: feminine dative plural present participle εὐθυμεύσαις [Refs 3rd c.BC+]; περὶ τῆς κριθῆς εὐθύμει do not be anxious about.., [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II transitive, cheer, delight, τινα [Refs 4th c.BC+]:—passive, to be cheerful, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Jas.5.13