"to be in prosperous circumstances, enjoy plenty, Acts 11:29*"
Definition and meaning
to be in prosperous circumstances, enjoy plenty, Acts 11:29*
In the original Greek the word is written: εὐπορέω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of euporeo (G2141) across the King James Bible.
Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:
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Common questions
Strong's G2141 (euporeo) is a Greek word that means: to be in prosperous circumstances, enjoy plenty, Acts 11:29* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word euporeo (G2141) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2141 is euporeo, a Greek word defined as: to be in prosperous circumstances, enjoy plenty, Acts 11:29*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
euporeo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.