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εὐθέως

euthéōs

G2112 adverb

SILEX Entry

Definition

Directly, straightaway; indicates immediate action or occurrence, often without delay or intermission. In narrative contexts, marks rapid sequence or urgency of events. Also used more generally to mean 'at once' or 'right away,' signaling promptness in speech or action.

Semantic Range

immediately, straightaway, at once, forthwith, directly, without delay, promptly, readily, without deviation

Root / Etymology

From the adjective εὐθύς ('straight, direct') with the adverbial ending -ως, forming an adverb that expresses manner or time. Essentially 'in a straight (direct) manner' or 'promptly.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, εὐθέως primarily connotes 'straightforwardly' or 'directly,' referring to either literal direction or quickness of action. In Koine Greek, especially in the New Testament and Septuagint, the term becomes a key narrative device to indicate immediacy—especially in the Gospel of Mark, where its repetitious use lends an urgent, vivid quality to the storytelling. English translations typically render it 'immediately,' 'at once,' or 'straightaway,' but should be understood not just as a temporal marker, but sometimes emphasizing the lack of hesitation or deviation. Occasionally, the sense is contextual—'readily' or 'without delay.' In Septuagint usage, it continues to denote both physical straightness and rapidity of fulfillment. Unlike other temporal adverbs such as τάχα ('soon') or ἄρτι ('just now'), εὐθέως emphasizes both the swiftness and directness of response or movement. Its semantic field shades into concepts of prompt obedience or instant transition, especially in narrative literature.

Translation Consistency

primary "immediately" 50 occurrences

Most natural and widely used rendering that fits the full semantic range (immediately, at once, straightaway). It is the most frequent attested translation (62 of 86) and clearly conveys promptness/urgency in narrative and speech contexts, so it ensures consistent, idiomatic English across all occurrences.

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Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

adverb from εὐθύς; directly, i.e. at once or soon:--anon, as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway.

Root Family

εὐθύ- (euthéōs) — straight, direct, prompt

Root εὐθύ- straight, direct, prompt
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G2117 εὐθύς straight
G2118 εὐθύτης of uprightness

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G2112-02 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately 49
G2112-01 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately 37

Occurrences in Scripture

86 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G2112-02 Matthew 3:16 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 4:20 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 4:22 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 8:3 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 13:5 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Matthew 13:20 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Matthew 13:21 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 14:22 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Matthew 14:27 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 14:31 εὐθέως eutheos ADV Immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 20:34 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 21:2 εὐθέως eutheos ADV straightway straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Matthew 21:3 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 24:29 εὐθέως eutheos ADV Immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 25:15 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 26:49 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 26:74 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Matthew 27:48 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 1:10 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 1:12 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Mark 1:18 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 1:20 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-01 Mark 1:21 εὐθέως eutheos ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 1:23 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 1:28 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 1:29 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 1:30 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 1:42 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 1:43 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 2:8 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 2:12 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 3:6 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 4:5 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 4:15 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 4:16 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 4:17 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 4:29 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 5:2 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 5:29 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 5:30 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 5:42 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 5:42 εὐθὺς euthus-2 ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 6:25 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 6:27 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 6:45 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 6:50 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 6:54 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 7:25 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 8:10 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
G2112-02 Mark 9:15 εὐθὺς euthus ADV immediately straightaway immediately
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