G2116: εὐθύνω
euthýnō · “to straighten”
Definition
to straighten (level); technically, to steer
KJV translates it as: governor, make straight
Word origin: from G2117 (εὐθύς);
Extended definition
εὐθύνω
(εὐθύς), [in LXX: Num.22:23, Jos.24:23 (נָטָה hi.), Jdg.14:7, 1Ki.18:20 18:26 (יָשַׁר) Pro.20:24, Sir.2:2, 6, al. ;]
1. to direct: Jas.3:4.
2. to make straight: Jhn.1:23 (LXX, ἑτοιμάσατε).†
(AS)
(εὐθύς), [in LXX: Num.22:23, Jos.24:23 (נָטָה hi.), Jdg.14:7, 1Ki.18:20 18:26 (יָשַׁר) Pro.20:24, Sir.2:2, 6, al. ;]
1. to direct: Jas.3:4.
2. to make straight: Jhn.1:23 (LXX, ἑτοιμάσατε).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2116 is translated
- do make straight ×1
- is steering ×1
Bible verses with G2116 (euthýnō)
Euthýnō appears in 2 verses.
- John 1:23
He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
- James 3:4
Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.