Εὐνίκη
Eunikē
G2131
N:N-F-P
Greek
Eunice
1
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1
Books
Greek
Language
Eunike identifies Timothy’s mother in the account of faith also dwelling in him.
The attested use identifies Timothy’s mother within the statement that sincere faith first dwelt in his grandmother and mother before also dwelling in him.
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Timothy’s mother in a family-faith statement · dominant
In 2 Timothy 1:5, the dative singular feminine form occurs in the clause naming Timothy’s grandmother and mother. The APB renders the verse as faith first dwelling in “your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice,” before also dwelling in Timothy.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Timothy 1:5, the APB presents the name as “Eunice” in the phrase “your mother Eunice.” The verse is read as a whole, but the clause identifies her as Timothy’s mother.