εὐδία (eudia)
eudia
fair weather
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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Word Overview
The noun eudia describes a sky that is clear and calm, specifically referring to fair weather. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in Matthew 16:2, where Jesus addresses the crowds who observe the changing colors of the evening sky. He notes their ability to read these atmospheric signs to predict whether the next day will be stormy or pleasant.
The word derives from roots meaning "good" and relates to a calm state, distinguishing it from general terms for weather. It points to a specific visual clarity rather than just the absence of rain. By using this concrete image, the text highlights the irony that while people can accurately interpret simple meteorological changes in the heavens, they struggle to recognize the spiritual significance present before them.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word eudia describes a clear, calm sky, specifically the kind of fair weather that follows a storm. In Matthew 16:2, Jesus uses this simple observation to highlight a deeper spiritual truth. People could easily read the colors of the evening sky to predict tomorrow’s weather, yet they struggled to recognize the signs of God’s presence in their own midst.
This contrast invites us to look beyond surface appearances. Just as we learn to trust the patterns of nature, we are called to discern the subtle movements of grace in our daily lives. It is a gentle reminder that spiritual perception often requires more than just looking; it asks for a heart attuned to the quiet clarity of God’s work.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Fair weather,1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- εὐδία,1×
Key Verses
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Matthew 16:2
But he answered them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’
Jesus uses this term to contrast the crowd's ability to interpret meteorological signs with their failure to recognize spiritual truth.