Lexical Definition
εὐκαιρέω eukairéō (yoo-kahee-reh'-o) to have opportunity G:V
from εὔκαιρος
have leisure (convenient time), spend time.
- to have good time, i.e. opportunity or leisure
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ηὐκαίρουν | were spending their time | Acts.17.21 |
| εὐκαιρήσῃ | he may have opportunity | 1Cor.16.12 |
| εὐκαίρουν | were they able | Mark.6.31 |
Abbott-Smith
*† εὐκαιρέω, -ῶ (= cl., εὖ σχολῆς ἔχειν; used by Polyb. and Philo; cf. Rutherford, NPhr. 205; MM, Exp., xiv),
to have leisure or opportunity I Co 16:12; c. inf., Mk 6:31; seq. εἰς, to devote one's leisure to, Ac 17:21.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Mark | 6:31 |
| Acts | 17:21 |
| 1 Corinthians | 16:12 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
εὐκαιρέω-έω
(late, accusative to [Refs 2nd c.AD+], have opportunity, leisure or time, [NT+3rd c.BC+]: with infinitive, οὐδὲ φαγεῖν ηὐκαίρουν [NT+3rd c.BC+]
__II τινι or εἴς τι, devote one's leisure to a thing, εὐ. τοῖς ἀθανάτοις ἑαυτοῦ [Refs 4th c.BC+]; εὐ. εἰς οὐδὲν ἕτερον ἢ.. [NT]
__III enjoy good times, prosper, [εὐκαιρέωέομαι, 2nd-1st c.BC: Posidonius Historicus 59 1st c.AD: Josephus Historicus ">Refs 2nd c.BC+]
__III.2 to be timely, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Cor.16.12 ☩ Mark.6.31 ☩ Acts.17.21