Strong’s G2137 · Greek

εὐοδόω
euodóō

Definition

to help on the road, i.e. (passively) succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business affairs

Etymology

from a compound of G2095 (εὖ) and G3598 (ὁδός);

Where the KJV renders it

  • (have a) prosper(-ous journey)

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