εὐλογητός (eulogētos)
eulogētos
praiseworthy
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 8 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adjective eulogētos describes someone or something as blessed or praiseworthy. It carries a sense of being well-spoken of, often implying divine favor rather than merely human approval. In the New Testament, it appears in eight verses, frequently applied to God Himself, highlighting His supreme status and goodness.
This word is closely related to eulogeō, but while the verb focuses on the act of blessing or speaking well, the adjective describes the state of being worthy of such praise. The sources note its use in the Septuagint for the Hebrew barak, linking it to Old Testament concepts of divine blessing. It is used of people, as in Ruth 2:20, but more prominently of God, as seen in Mark 14:61 and Romans 9:5.
A key distinction lies in its application to God. When applied to Him, eulogētos underscores His inherent holiness and the source of all blessing. In passages like Ephesians 1:3 and 2 Corinthians 1:3, it describes God as the Father who blesses believers, emphasizing His role as the originator of spiritual grace. This usage reinforces the theological understanding that true blessing flows from God’s nature.
The term also appears in contexts where human beings are recognized as blessed, such as in Luke 1:68, where Zechariah praises God for visiting and redeeming His people. Here, eulogētos connects divine action with human experience, showing how God’s blessing impacts history. The word thus bridges the gap between God’s character and His interaction with humanity, offering a concise yet profound description of divine favor.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word εὐλογητός (eulogētos) points to something or someone who is truly praiseworthy and blessed. In the New Testament, it is most often used to describe God Himself. This highlights that He is the source of all goodness and favor, standing above every other thing as worthy of our highest praise. When we call God blessed, we are acknowledging His supreme nature and His role as the Father who gives every spiritual blessing.
For your daily life, this truth offers deep comfort. It reminds us that blessing does not come from our own efforts or circumstances, but flows from God’s character. Whether you are facing trials or celebrating joys, knowing that God is the origin of all good things can steady your heart. We look to Him for hope and strength, trusting in His mercy and faithfulness.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 8 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Blessed [be]4×
- blessed3×
- Blessed [One]?1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- εὐλογητὸς4×
- Εὐλογητὸς3×
- εὐλογητοῦ;1×
Key Verses
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Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
This verse establishes God as the Father who actively blesses believers with every spiritual blessing, showing that He is the source of our grace.
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Romans 9:5
of whom are the fathers, and from whom is Christ as concerning the flesh, who is over all, God, blessed forever. Amen.
Here the term underscores Christ's divine status, identifying Him as God over all and blessed forever, which affirms His supreme authority.
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Mark 14:61
But he stayed quiet, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”
The high priest uses this title for Jesus, linking His identity as the Christ directly to being the Son of the Blessed One.