Word study · lex.G2163
εὔφημος euphēmos
fair-sounding · auspicious · well spoken of
Team definition
From εὖ and φήμη. Primarily, uttering words or sounds of good omen; then, avoiding ill-omened words, and so fair-sounding or auspicious. Phil 4:8 is the New Testament occurrence (ὅσα εὔφημα). "Laudable" and "reputable" are possible English glosses of that range, not a separate sense decided here.
NT occurrences (SBLGNT, via TAGNT) · 1
Senses
1. fair-sounding or of good report Phil 4:8
See also
Abbott-Smith public domain s.v. εὔφημος (G2163)
Dodson CC0 1.0 G2163
Occurrences: STEP Bible TAGNT (CC BY 4.0) keyed to SBLGNT words.
Related notes
The virtue list and what was seen in Paul (4:8–9) Phil 4:8; Phil 4:9