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G2121 · Greek · New Testament
εὔκαιρος
eukairos
Adjective
opportune, timely, in season, well-timed

Definition

Eukairos is the adjective describing what is timely, opportune, or well-seasoned — the kairos moment that is ripe for action. It appears in Mark 6:21 for Herod's 'opportune day' — his birthday banquet that gave Herodias her chance to demand John's head. In Hebrews 4:16 it describes 'grace to help us in our time of need' — the timely grace that arrives exactly when needed.

Usage & Theological Significance

Hebrews 4:16 is one of the most comforting uses: 'Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need [eukairos boetheia].' The grace of God is not generic but perfectly timed — it arrives at exactly the right moment. This is the pastoral theology of divine timing: God does not give grace too early (before the need) or too late (after the crisis passes) but eukairos — right when it is needed. Every provision of God is well-timed.

Key Bible Verses

Mark 6:21 Finally the opportune [eukairos] time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquet for his high officials and military commanders.
Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need [eukairos].
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season [eukairos] and out of season [akairos].
Mark 14:11 They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportune time [eukairos] to hand him over.
Psalm 104:27 All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time.

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