εὐσεβῶς
eusebōs
G2153 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
In a manner characterized by proper reverence, respect, or dutifulness; acting in a way that reflects genuine reverence or devotion, particularly towards the divine. This adverb most commonly describes behavior or actions executed with appropriate piety, religious devotion, or moral propriety, conforming to recognized standards of reverence or social duty.
Semantic Range
in a devout manner, with appropriate reverence, piously, properly, with suitable respect (toward the divine or in ethical conduct), in a godly way
Root / Etymology
From the adjective εὐσεβής (eusebēs, "devout, reverent, pious"), itself composed of εὖ (eu, "well") + σέβω (sebō, "to revere, worship"), thus literally "well-revering" or "showing due respect."
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, εὐσεβῶς denotes acting in keeping with εὐσέβεια (proper respect toward gods, family, state). By the Hellenistic and New Testament period, the term retained the general sense of suitable religious or moral behavior, but could also describe uprightness demonstrated toward others, not only the divine. In the Septuagint, εὐσεβῶς often translates Hebrew concepts like yir'at YHWH ('fear/awe of YHWH'), highlighting the aspect of respectful devotion, though the Greek concept could include broader ethical conduct. In the New Testament, εὐσεβῶς occurs rarely but typically describes living or acting in a way consistent with devotion to God and a life of uprightness. Standard English renderings like "godly" or "piously" often capture only the religious aspect and can miss broader senses of respect or ethical conduct implied by the term. Unlike ὁσίως (in a holy or devout manner, focusing on ritual or cultic purity), εὐσεβῶς emphasizes correct attitude and proper respect in action toward both divine and human realms.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from εὐσεβής; piously:--godly.
Root Family
εὐσεβῶς (eusebōs) — to revere, to respect, to venerate
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2153-01 |
εὐσεβῶς | eusebos | ADV |
godly | with proper reverence | with proper reverence | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2153-01 |
2 Timothy 3:12 | εὐσεβῶς | eusebos | ADV |
godly | with proper reverence | with proper reverence |
G2153-01 |
Titus 2:12 | εὐσεβῶς | eusebos | ADV |
godly | with proper reverence | with proper reverence |