εὐλογία
eulogía
G2129 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Expression of praise or good wishes; the act or word of blessing or expressing approval, often as a spoken affirmation. The term can denote a formal pronouncement of blessing, praise directed toward a person or deity, or the benefit or favor imparted by such speech. In certain contexts, it refers to a tangible benefit, gift, or generosity granted as a result of a blessing.
Semantic Range
praise, blessing (spoken or written), pronouncement of good, benediction, benefit/favor resulting from blessing, gift of generosity, laudatory speech, act or content of blessing
Root / Etymology
From the root εὐλογ- (eulog-, 'to speak well'), combined with the noun-forming suffix -ία, forming a noun meaning 'a blessing' or 'praise.' Cognate with the verb εὐλογέω ('to speak well of, to bless').
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, εὐλογία referred to 'good speech,' 'praise,' or 'a blessing' in a general sense. In Hellenistic and Koine Greek, including the Septuagint and New Testament, εὐλογία frequently appears with religious overtones, reflecting either the human act of pronouncing a blessing or God's act of bestowing favor. It can signify both the act of blessing (speech) and the resulting benefit (gift or favor). In the Septuagint, it renders Hebrew words for blessing or prosperity, often echoing covenantal or liturgical settings. In the New Testament, εὐλογία retains its dual sense, appearing both for the spoken blessing (e.g., a benediction given over bread or wine) and for the spiritual or material benefits considered as 'blessings.' English translations commonly render εὐλογία as 'blessing,' but this may obscure the term's range, which includes spoken words, liturgical pronouncements, and the tangible effects of divine or human favor. The overlap with εὐχαριστία ('thanksgiving') highlights the disciplinary ritual contexts where εὐλογία is used, particularly in liturgical or prayer settings. The term differs from δοξολογία ('praise, glorification') which focuses more narrowly on giving honor or glory.
Translation Consistency
εὐλογία most commonly denotes a blessing or act/word of praise and also the benefit resulting from such a pronouncement. “Blessing” is the natural, widely used English noun that covers both the spoken benediction and the favor/gift sense, and it matches the dominant English renderings in the source data.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from the same as εὐλογέω; fine speaking, i.e. elegance of language; commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by extension, benefit or largess:--blessing (a matter of) bounty (X -tifully), fair speech.
Root Family
εὐλογία (eulogia) — to speak well, to bless, to praise
Word Forms
4 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2129-01 |
εὐλογία | eulogia | N NOM F SG |
blessing | blessing | blessing | 5 |
G2129-03 |
εὐλογίαν | eulogian | N ACC F SG |
blessing | a blessing | a blessing | 5 |
G2129-04 |
εὐλογίας | eulogias | N GEN F SG |
a blessing | of blessing | of blessing | 4 |
G2129-02 |
εὐλογίαις | eulogiais | N DAT F PL |
blessings | with blessings | blessings | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
16 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2129-04 |
Romans 15:29 | εὐλογίας | eulogias | N GEN F SG |
of blessing | of blessing | of blessing |
G2129-04 |
Romans 16:18 | εὐλογίας | eulogias | N GEN F SG |
blessings | of blessing | of blessing |
G2129-04 |
1 Corinthians 10:16 | εὐλογίας | eulogias | N GEN F SG |
blessing | of blessing | of blessing |
G2129-03 |
2 Corinthians 9:5 | εὐλογίαν | eulogian | N ACC F SG |
gift | a blessing | a blessing |
G2129-03 |
2 Corinthians 9:5 | εὐλογίαν | eulogian-2 | N ACC F SG |
gift | a blessing | a blessing |
G2129-02 |
2 Corinthians 9:6 | εὐλογίαις | eulogiais | N DAT F PL |
blessings | with blessings | blessings |
G2129-02 |
2 Corinthians 9:6 | εὐλογίαις | eulogiais-2 | N DAT F PL |
blessings | with blessings | blessings |
G2129-01 |
Galatians 3:14 | εὐλογία | eulogia | N NOM F SG |
blessing | blessing | blessing |
G2129-01 |
Ephesians 1:3 | εὐλογίᾳ | eulogia | N DAT F SG |
blessing | blessing | blessing |
G2129-04 |
Hebrews 6:7 | εὐλογίας | eulogias | N GEN F SG |
a blessing | of blessing | of blessing |