### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **euergesía**, represented by `{{G2108}}`, denotes an act of **beneficence**. Appearing only **2 times** in **2 unique verses**, its meaning is specifically rendered as a "**benefit**" or a "**good deed done**". This rarity highlights its use in very specific contexts of positive action.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In scripture, `{{G2108}}` is used to describe a tangible, positive act. In Acts, it refers to the "**good deed done**" to an impotent man, becoming the subject of an official examination [[Acts 4:9]]. In his letter to Timothy, Paul uses it to describe the "**benefit**" that believing masters partake in, creating a basis for why they should be served with respect and not be despised [[1 Timothy 6:2]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from the context of [[1 Timothy 6:2]] clarify the application of `{{G2108}}`:
* `{{G1398}}` **douleúō** (to be a slave to... serve): This word for **service** is what believers are called to do for their masters, who are partakers of the "benefit" [[1 Timothy 6:2]]. The same word is used for serving God or masters [[Matthew 6:24]].
* `{{G27}}` **agapētós** (beloved): This term describes the believing masters who receive the benefit. They are not just masters but are also "**beloved**" brethren, reframing the relationship in which the good deed occurs [[1 Timothy 6:2]].
* `{{G482}}` **antilambánomai** (to take hold of... succor... partake): This word shows that the masters are active "**partakers**" of the benefit. It is also used to describe helping or supporting others, such as supporting the weak [[Acts 20:35]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G2108}}` is seen in its application to both divine action and human relationships.
* **Tangible Good Works:** The term emphasizes a concrete, observable action. The "**good deed done**" in Acts was a physical healing, demonstrating that beneficence is not merely an intention but a visible act [[Acts 4:9]].
* **Reciprocity within Faith:** In the context of the church, the "benefit" is something shared. Believing masters are "**partakers** of the benefit," which flows from the service rendered by fellow believers, transforming a hierarchical relationship into one of mutual edification [[1 Timothy 6:2]].
* **Service Motivated by Love:** The context of `{{G2108}}` in 1 Timothy is framed by the fact that the masters are "**beloved**" `{{G27}}` and are to be offered "**service**" `{{G1398}}`. This connects beneficence directly to the Christian ethics of love and service.
### Summary
In summary, `{{G2108}}` is more than a general sense of goodwill; it signifies a specific **benefit** or a **good deed done**. Its use illustrates that beneficence is both a divine act, like a miraculous healing, and a principle for relationships within the community of faith. It shows that such good deeds are tangible and are part of a framework of mutual service and love among believers.
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