εὐθυμέω (euthyméō) — To Cheer up

Greek word study: εὐθυμέω (euthyméō), Strong's G2114. to cheer up, i.e. (intransitively) be cheerful; neuter comparative (adverbially) more cheerfully

GreekStrong's G2114
Quick definition
Greek word
εὐθυμέω (euthyméō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to cheer up, i.e. (intransitively) be cheerful; neuter comparative (adverbially) more cheerfully

Word study
Derivation: from G2115 (εὔθυμος);

KJV translation words: be of good cheer (merry)

Where this word appears

Strong's G2114 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 27:22 and last appears in James 5:13.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Is cheerful ×1take courage ×1to keep up your courage ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

εὐθυμεῖ ×1εὐθυμεῖν ×1εὐθυμεῖτε ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×2James ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Acts 27:22 — εὐθυμεῖν — to keep up your courage
  • Acts 27:25 — εὐθυμεῖτε — take courage
  • James 5:13 — εὐθυμεῖ — Is cheerful

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2115 εὔθυμος (eúthymos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does euthyméō (G2114) mean?

To cheer up, i.e. (intransitively) be cheerful; neuter comparative (adverbially) more cheerfully.

How is G2114 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2114 as: be of good cheer (merry).

How often does εὐθυμέω (euthyméō) appear?

Strong's G2114 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 27:22 and last appears in James 5:13.