εὐλογητός
eulogētos
praiseworthy
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word εὐλογητός (eulogētos) is a praiseworthy term that conveys a sense of worthiness to be praised. Its definition suggests that it is a quality or characteristic that deserves commendation or admiration. This word is used eight times in the Bible, indicating its significance in various contexts. Its usage implies that the subject being described is worthy of praise, whether it be a person, a place, or an event. The range of usage is broad, encompassing both individuals and abstract concepts. The significance of εὐλογητός lies in its ability to highlight the value or worth of something or someone. It serves as a way to acknowledge and express appreciation for that which is deserving of praise.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences across the text
But he stayed quiet, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”
Luke 1:68“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people;
Romans 9:5of whom are the fathers, and from whom is Christ as concerning the flesh, who is over all, God, blessed forever. Amen.
2 Corinthians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;
2 Corinthians 11:31The God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, he who is blessed forever more, knows that I don’t lie.
Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
Romans 1:25who exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,