εὐώνυμον
euṓnymos
on the left
Having a good name or of good repute; by extension, used idiomatically as an epithet for the 'left' side, especially in spatial orientation. In ancient Greek custom and superstition, the left was sometimes regarded as auspicious, hence 'well-named' or 'of good omen.' In later and Biblical usage, it refers more neutrally to 'the left-hand side' or 'left,' often in contrast to 'right' (δεξιός) in both literal and figurative senses.
Acts 21:3 · Word #8
Lexicon G2176
| Lemma | εὐώνυμος |
| Transliteration | euṓnymos |
| Strong's | G2176 |
| Definition | Having a good name or of good repute; by extension, used idiomatically as an epithet for the 'left' side, especially in spatial orientation. In ancient Greek custom and superstition, the left was sometimes regarded as auspicious, hence 'well-named' or 'of good omen.' In later and Biblical usage, it refers more neutrally to 'the left-hand side' or 'left,' often in contrast to 'right' (δεξιός) in both literal and figurative senses. |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | on the left |
| Literal | on-left |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | εὐώνυμος |
| Strong's | G2176 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2176-01
of the left sides
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; genitive plural neuter (Gr,NS,,,,GNP); functioning as a noun meaning "the left (things/sides)" in genitive plural form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural neuter form is rendered "of the left sides," preserving both the spatial meaning and the plural genitive case. Although etymologically "well-named," in Koine usage it functions substantivally for "the left," especially in contrast to the right. |
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