εὐαγγέλιον
euangelion (euangélion)
/yoo-ang-ghel'-ee-on/
“a reward for good tidings, to make a thank-offering for good tidings, good tidings, good news”
Primary meaning: a reward for good tidings, to make a thank-offering for good tidings, good tidings, good news, the gospel. Strong's: a good message, i.e. the gospel. Lexical nuances: in cl.,
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from the same as G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
gospel
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
H1309 בְּשׂוֹרָה good news, tidings, gospel message G2098 εὐαγγέλιον a reward for good tidings, to make a thank-offering for good tidings, good tidings, good news
LXX conceptual translation: בְּשׂוֹרָה (good news, tidings, gospel message) -> εὐαγγέλιον (a reward for good tidings, to make a thank-offering for good tidings, good tidings, good news)
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) carries significant theological or narrative weight.