ἔλευσις (eleusis)
eleusis
coming
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun eleusis simply means a coming or an arrival. It describes the act of moving toward a destination, focusing on the event of appearing rather than the journey itself. In the New Testament, this word is rare, appearing only once in Acts 1:25 to describe Judas’s replacement.
Context determines its tone. Here it refers to a physical arrival for a meeting, lacking the grand theological weight often attached to related terms like parousia. The sources note it can mean "advent," but in this specific instance, it is a straightforward reference to someone coming into a room or presence.
Its root connects to the verb erchomai, meaning "to come." While other words for coming might emphasize glory or divine intervention, eleusis remains neutral. It marks a moment of arrival, whether for a believer taking office or a visitor stepping in, without adding extra spiritual commentary.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word eleusis is a simple noun meaning "coming" or "arrival." It appears only once in the New Testament, in Acts 1:25. The early believers used it to describe Judas’s replacement taking his place among the apostles. This usage highlights that God often works through ordinary human decisions and physical presence.
In your own life, you may not always experience dramatic divine interventions. Sometimes God’s work is found in the steady, quiet arrival of people into your community. Whether it is a new friend, a colleague, or a neighbor stepping into your circle, these moments matter. They are part of how God builds His church.
This word reminds us that every person who comes into our lives has a place in God’s plan. We do not need to force outcomes or worry about the future. Instead, we can welcome others with openness and trust that God is present in these simple arrivals. Your willingness to receive others reflects the heart of Christ.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- coming1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἐλεύσεως1×