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G2117 Β· Greek Β· New Testament
Ρὐθύς
euthus
Adjective / Adverb
Straight, immediately, at once, directly

Definition

As an adjective: straight, level, direct. As an adverb (the most common NT usage): immediately, at once, without delay. Mark uses euthus frequently as his characteristic narrative word.

Usage & Theological Significance

Mark's Gospel uses euthus (translated 'straightway' or 'immediately') over 40 times, making it his narrative signature. Jesus calls disciples β€” and euthus they follow. He commands a demon β€” and euthus it departs. He heals β€” and euthus the person is whole. This rapid-fire pace conveys the explosive, unstoppable power of the Kingdom of God breaking into history. Nothing can delay or detour the purposes of Christ. In its adjective form, euthus describes the straight path β€” God calls His people to walk euthus ways, undeviated by compromise or fear.

Key Bible Verses

Mark 1:12
And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
Mark 1:18
And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.
Luke 3:5
Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight.
Acts 9:18
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.
Revelation 22:2
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life.

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