εὔθετος
eúthetos
G2111 predicate adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Well-suited, suitable, fitting; describes something or someone as appropriately placed or configured for a particular use, function, or situation. May express both literal senses (properly arranged, physically placed in an advantageous position) and figurative senses (appropriate, apt, suitable for a given task or quality).
Semantic Range
well placed, conveniently arranged, suitably positioned, appropriate, apt, suitable, fit (figurative)
Root / Etymology
From εὖ ('well') and a derivative of τίθημι ('to place, to set'), literally meaning 'well placed' or 'well set'. The term is a compound describing the state of being suitably arranged or positioned.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, εὔθετος most commonly described something arranged in good order or something conveniently placed. Over time, especially in Koine and Hellenistic Greek, the figurative sense of being 'suitable' or 'appropriate' became more common, as seen in New Testament and early Christian writings. In the New Testament (e.g., Luke 9:62), the term is used figuratively for 'fit' in reference to suitability for discipleship, reflecting an evaluative judgment rather than physical placement. The figurative sense predominates in later Greek literature. English translations such as 'fit', 'suitable', or 'appropriate' attempt to capture the broad semantic range, but may sometimes narrow the meaning depending on context.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from εὖ and a derivative of τίθημι; well placed, i.e. (figuratively) appropriate:--fit, meet.
Root Family
εὔθετος (euthetōs) — well placed, suitably arranged, fitting, appropriate
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2111-01 |
εὔθετόν | eutheton | ADJ.P NOM N SG |
fit | well-placed | 2 |
G2111-02 |
εὔθετός | euthetos | ADJ.P NOM M SG |
fit | well-placed | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2111-02 |
Luke 9:62 | εὔθετός | euthetos | ADJ.P NOM M SG |
fit | well-placed |
G2111-01 |
Luke 14:35 | εὔθετόν | eutheton | ADJ.P NOM N SG |
fit | well-placed |
G2111-01 |
Hebrews 6:7 | εὔθετον | eutheton | ADJ.A ACC F SG |
well-placed |