Our English word eulogy is from two Greek words , eu and logia. The modern English word element "eu" retains its meaning, "good, well." Logia means "speaking." Hence, eulogy means to us "praise; good or fine language." Examples are "I have been asked to deliver the eulogy at his memorial service in Edinburgh"; "Jefferson's funeral eulogies still ring in American ears since 1828." G2129 - eulogia Thayer Definition: 1) praise, laudation, panegyric: of Christ or God 2) fine discourse, polished language 2a) in a bad sense, language artfully adapted to captivate the hearer: fair speaking, fine speeches 3) an invocation of blessing, benediction 4) consecration 5) a (concrete) blessing, benefit Part of Speech: noun feminine A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: G2127 - eulogeo - Thayer Definition: 1) to praise, celebrate with praises 2) to invoke blessings 3) to consecrate a thing with solemn prayers 4) of God |
