Greek · G2116 · unreviewed

εὐθύνω

To straighten (level); technically, to steer

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εὐθύνω G2116
Pronunciation euthýnō

What does εὐθύνω (euthýnō) mean in the Bible?

εὐθύνω (euthýnō) is a Greek word meaning "to straighten (level); technically, to steer". εὐθύνω (εὐθύς), [in LXX: Num.

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Meaning

to straighten (level); technically, to steer
Extended definition

(εὐθύς), [in LXX: Num.22:23, Jos.24:23 (נָטָה hi.), Jdg.14:7, 1Ki.18:20 18:26 (יָשַׁר) Pro.20:24, Sir.2:2, 6, al. ;]

1to direct: Jas.3:4.
2to make straight: Jhn.1:23 (LXX, ἑτοιμάσατε).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 2 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
imperative 1 participle 1
Tense
present 1 aorist 1
Voice
active 2
Mood
participle 1 imperative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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