Eunice

A woman, in the time of the New Testament · named in 1 verse

the name means victorious Strong's Lexicon

Eunice was the mother of Timothy and a Jewish believer.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Happily conquering, the mother of Timothy, a believing Jewess, but married to a Greek (Acts 16:1). She trained her son from his childhood in the knowledge of the Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:15). She was distinguished by her "unfeigned faith."

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Parents father of Eunice, Lois

Partners father of Timothy

Children Timothy

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at 2 Timothy 1:5.

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Verses that name Eunice

2 Timothy 1:5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.