Lexical Definition
εὐσχήμων euschḗmōn (yoo-skhay'-mone) proper G:A
from εὖ and σχῆμα
comely, honourable.
- well-formed, i.e. (figuratively) decorous, noble (in rank)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| εὔσχημον | seemly | 1Cor.7.35 |
| εὐσχημόνων | prominent | Acts.17.12 |
| εὐσχήμων | a prominent | Mark.15.43 |
| εὐσχήμονασ | prominent | Acts.13.50 |
| εὐσχήμονα | the presentable | 1Cor.12.24 |
| ευσχήμων | decent | LXX.Prov.11.25 |
Abbott-Smith
εὐσχήμων, -ον (εὖ, σχῆμα), [in LXX: Pr 11:25 * ;]
1. elegant, graceful, comely (Eur., Plat., al.): τὰ εὐ. ἡμῶν (opp. to τὰ ἀσχ- ἡμ-), I Co 12:24; in moral sense, seemly, becoming, I Co 7:35.
2. Also in late Gk. (v. Swete, Mk., l.c.; MM, Exp., xiv), wealthy, influential (RV, of honourable estate): Mk 15:43, Ac 13:50 17:12.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 11:25 |
| Mark | 15:43 |
| Acts | 13:50 · 17:12 |
| 1 Corinthians | 7:35 · 12:24 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
εὐσχήμων-ων, ον,
genitive ονος, (σχῆμα) elegant in figure, mien and bearing, graceful, opposed to ἀσχήμων, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τὰ εὐ. ἡμῶν (i.e. μόρια) [NT]: comparative -έστερος more respectable, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: superlative -έστατοι, πονεῖν ἵπποι [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 in bad sense, with an outside show of goodness, specious in behaviour, εἴς τινα [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II of things, decent, becoming, λόγοι [εὐσχήμωνονα 4th c.BC: Aristoteles Philosophus “Ethica Nicomachea” 1128a7 ">Refs 4th c.BC+]; τὸ εὔσχημον decorum, [Refs 5th c.BC+] adverb -μόνως with grace and dignity, like a gentleman, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: Comp -έστερον, ἔχειν [Refs 5th c.BC+]: superlative -έστατα [Refs]
__II.2 later also, noble, honourable, in rank (condemned by [NT+1st c.AD+]; ἡ εὐ. the noble lady, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
__II.2.b title of a village magistrate, in plural, εὐ. κώμης [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Cor.12.24 ☩ Mark.15.43 ☩ Acts.13.50