εὐπορία (euporia)
euporia
prosperity
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun euporia describes a state of having ample resources, often translated as prosperity, wealth, or plenty. It conveys more than just money; it implies an easy availability of goods or means, suggesting that one is well-supplied and not lacking. The word appears only once in the New Testament, in Acts 19:25.
In that passage, a silversmith named Demetrius rallies other craftsmen by warning that Paul’s preaching threatens their trade. He argues that this danger extends beyond losing income to include the depreciation of their craft’s reputation. Here, euporia refers to the material gain and economic stability derived from selling silver shrines of Artemis.
Its root connects to the adjective euporos, meaning "easy to carry" or "well-provided." This etymology highlights the ease with which resources are accessed. The term captures a tangible abundance where needs are met without struggle, focusing on the practical reality of having sufficient means for daily life and commerce.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word εὐπορὸα (euporia) describes a state of having ample resources, often translated as prosperity or plenty. It conveys more than just money; it implies an easy availability of goods or means, suggesting that one is well-supplied and not lacking. Its root connects to the adjective euporos, meaning "easy to carry" or "well-provided." This etymology highlights the ease with which resources are accessed.
In Acts 19:25, a silversmith named Demetrius uses this concept when rallying craftsmen against Paul’s preaching. He argues that their trade faces danger not only from lost income but also from the depreciation of their craft’s reputation. Here, euporia refers to the material gain and economic stability derived from selling silver shrines of Artemis. It captures a tangible abundance where needs are met without struggle.
While this term appears only once in the New Testament, it reminds us that our daily provision is real and significant. We can trust God with our practical needs, knowing He supplies what we require for our journey. May you find peace in His faithful care, whether resources flow easily or are withheld for a time.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- wealth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- εὐπορία1×
Key Verses
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Acts 19:25
whom he gathered together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, “Sirs, you know that by this business we have our wealth.
This occurrence highlights how Demetrius viewed his trade's economic stability as essential to his livelihood and social standing.