εὖγε
euge
G7530
G:INJ
Greek
well done
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euge is a particle of commendation addressed to a slave who was faithful in a small responsibility.
The attested use is a particle of commendation: in Luke 19:17 it introduces praise directed to a slave whose faithfulness in a very little thing is followed by an assignment of authority.
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Particle introducing commendation · dominant
The form Εὖγε is tagged as a Particle and introduces the speaker's praise to the slave in Luke 19:17. In Luke 19:17 the APB renders the opening commendation "Well done," before describing the slave as faithful in a very little thing and granting authority over ten cities.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 19:17, the APB presents the particle in the opening commendation "Well done,".