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G2105 · Greek · New Testament
εὐδία
eudia
Noun, Feminine
Fair weather / clear sky

Definition

The Greek noun eudia (εὐδία) means fair weather, a clear and calm sky, fine weather. It combines eu (good, well) and dios (of Zeus/sky, sky-god), and refers to pleasant atmospheric conditions — clear skies, good sailing weather. It appears once in the NT, on the lips of Jesus in Matthew 16:2.

Usage & Theological Significance

In Matthew 16:2-3 Jesus rebukes the Pharisees and Sadducees for their spiritual blindness in a meteorological metaphor. They can read the sky — red sky at evening means eudia tomorrow; threatening morning sky means storm — but they cannot read the signs of the times. Their request for a "sign from heaven" is ironic: the greatest sign (the Son of God Himself) stands before them, and they see nothing. The contrast between reading weather and reading revelation exposes the willful nature of unbelief. God's signs are plain; spiritual perception requires a heart aligned with God.

Key Bible Verses

Matthew 16:2-3 He answered them, 'When it is evening, you say, "It will be fair weather, for the sky is red." And in the morning, "It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening." You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.'
Luke 12:56 You hypocrite! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?
Job 37:22 Out of the north comes golden splendor; God is clothed with awesome majesty.

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