εὐκαιρία

eukairiaopportunityHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

εὐκαιρία, -ας, ἡ

(εὔκαιρος), [in LXX: Psalm 9:10 (see Soph., Lex., see word) Psalm 10:1; 145:15 (עֵת), Sir.38.24, 1Ma.11.42 * ;]

fitting time, opportunity: before ἵνα, Matthew 26:16; τοῦ, with inf., Luke 22:6.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Matthew 26:16εὐκαιρίαν · an opportunity
    So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
  2. Luke 22:6εὐκαιρίαν · [an] opportunity
    Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.