εὐτόνως
eutónōs
G2159 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
In a strong, vigorous, or forceful manner; primarily denotes action performed with marked intensity or energy. Used of speaking, acting, or exerting oneself with strength, whether positively ('powerfully, effectively') or negatively ('vehemently, fiercely').
Semantic Range
vigorously, energetically, powerfully, forcefully, intensely, mightily, vehemently, with determination
Root / Etymology
From εὖ ('well') + τόνος ('stretching, tension, tone'); related to εὔτονος ('well-strung, vigorous, energetic'). The adverb εὐτόνως carries the sense of doing something with 'good tension' or 'proper force.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term εὐτόνως appears in Hellenistic and Koine Greek to describe actions or speech conducted with vigor or force. In the New Testament, notably in Acts 18:28, it conveys the sense of 'powerfully' or 'vigorously' confuting opponents in argument. In secular Koine, it describes strong or energetic action, sometimes with an undertone of determination or vehemence, depending on context. While English Bible translations may render it as 'mightily' or 'vehemently,' the word itself is neutral, and the context determines whether the force is positive or negative. The physical image underlying the word relates to the tension of an instrument or string well-strung for optimal performance, emphasizing capable or effective exertion rather than mere violence or excess.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from a compound of εὖ and a derivative of (to stretch); in a well-strung manner, i.e. (figuratively) intensely (in a good sense, cogently; in a bad one, fiercely):--mightily, vehemently.
Root Family
εὐτόνως (eutonōs) — vigorously, forcefully, intensely, energetically
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2159-01 |
εὐτόνως | eutonos | ADV |
powerfully | vigorously | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2159-01 |
Luke 23:10 | εὐτόνως | eutonos | ADV |
vehemently | vigorously |
G2159-01 |
Acts 18:28 | εὐτόνως | eutonos | ADV |
powerfully | vigorously |