εὐρύχωρος
eurýchōros
G2149 predicate adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Spacious, having ample or broad space; primarily describes a physical area that is wide or expansive and unconfined. Can refer to literal broadness (as of a road, field, or space) or, by extension, to something characterized by ease of movement or lack of restriction, often contrasted with narrow or confined spaces.
Semantic Range
spacious, ample (in area or room), broad (as of a road or place), unconfined, wide in dimension
Root / Etymology
From the adjective εὐρύς ('wide, broad') and the noun χῶρα ('place, space, region'), forming a compound meaning 'having wide space' or 'broad-spaced.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term εὐρύχωρος is rare in classical Greek and later Koine usage, but found in literary, philosophical, and biblical Greek where physical breadth or expanse is emphasized. In New Testament usage (e.g., Matthew 7:13), it describes a road as broad or spacious in contrast to a 'narrow way,' highlighting the notion of unrestricted movement or access. The Septuagint uses the term to render Hebrew phrases denoting ample land or freedom from constraint. Although English translations often use 'broad' or 'spacious,' the Greek's nuance sometimes includes the sense of welcoming or accommodating expansiveness. Not associated with specific ethnic, geographic, or theological identities, but rather with spatial description.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from (wide) and χώρα; spacious:--broad.
Root Family
εὐρύχωρος (eurýchōros) — wide, broad, spacious
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2149-01 |
εὐρύχωρος | euruchoros | ADJ.P NOM F SG |
broad | spacious (feminine singular) | spacious | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2149-01 |
Matthew 7:13 | εὐρύχωρος | euruchoros | ADJ.P NOM F SG |
broad | spacious (feminine singular) | spacious |