Strong's Lexicon eudokeó: To be well pleased, to take delight, to approve Original Word: εὐδοκέω Word Origin: From the combination of εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and δοκέω (dokeó, meaning "to think" or "to seem") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with εὐδοκέω is רָצָה (ratsah, Strong's H7521), which means to be pleased with, to accept favorably. Usage: The verb εὐδοκέω primarily conveys a sense of pleasure, approval, or delight. It is often used in the New Testament to describe God's pleasure or approval of certain actions, individuals, or events. The term implies a favorable disposition and is frequently associated with divine will and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of pleasure or approval was significant in both philosophical and religious contexts. The idea of divine favor was crucial in understanding the relationship between deities and humans. In the Jewish context, the notion of God's pleasure was deeply rooted in the covenant relationship, where God's approval was sought through obedience and faithfulness. HELPS Word-studies 2106 eudokéō (from 2095 /eú, "good, well" and dokeō, "to think, seem") – properly, what seems good (pleasingly acceptable). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eu and dokeó Definition to think well of, i.e. to be well-pleased NASB Translation am well content (1), am well-pleased (5), been pleased (1), chosen gladly (1), good pleasure (1), has...pleasure (1), pleased (2), prefer (1), taken pleasure (1), taken...pleasure (1), thought it best (1), took pleasure (1), well-pleased (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2106: εὐδοκέωεὐδοκέω, εὐδοκῶ; imperfect 1 person plural εὐδοκοῦμεν (1 Thessalonians 2:8 (where WH after Vat. ἠυδοκουμεν; Winers Grammar, and Buttmann, as below)); 1 aorist εὐδόκησα and (in Hebrews 10:6, 8, L T Tr; 1 Corinthians 10:5 L Tr WH; Romans 15:26, 27 and 1 Thessalonians 3:1 T Tr WH; Matthew 12:18 T Tr; Matthew 3:17 T; Colossians 1:19 L marginal reading) ἠυδόκησα, cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 456 and 140; Winers Grammar, 71 (69); (Buttmann, 34 (30); Tdf. Proleg., p. 120; WH's Appendix, p. 162); (from εὖ aud δοκέω, cf. Fritzsche on Romans, ii., p. 370, who treats of the word fully and with his usual learning (cf. Winers Grammar, 101 (95))); the Sept. mostly for רָצָה; among Greek writers used especially by Polybius, Diodorus, and Dionysius Halicarnassus; 1. as in secular authors, followed by an infinitive, it seems good to one, is one's good pleasure; to think it good, choose, determine, decide: Luke 12:32; 1 Corinthians 1:21; Galatians 1:15; once followed by the accusative with an infinitive, Colossians 1:19 (cf. Lightfoot; Winers Grammar, § 64, 3 b.; Buttmann, § 129, 16); with the included idea of kindness accompanying the decision, Romans 15:26f; to do willingly what is signified by the infinitive, to be ready to, 1 Thessalonians 2:8; to prefer, choose rather (A. V. we thought it good), 1 Thessalonians 3:1; Sir. 25:16; more fully μᾶλλον εὐδοκῶ, 2 Corinthians 5:8. 2. by a usage peculiar to Biblical writers, followed by ἐν τίνι, to be well pleased with, take pleasure in, a person or thing (cf. Winers Grammar, 38, 232 (218); Buttmann, 185 (160)): Matthew 3:17; Matthew 12:18 Tr; From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing) -- think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing. see GREEK eu see GREEK dokeo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:17 V-AIA-1SGRK: ἐν ᾧ εὐδόκησα NAS: Son, in whom I am well-pleased. KJV: in whom I am well pleased. INT: in whom I am well pleased Matthew 12:18 V-AIA-3S Matthew 17:5 V-AIA-1S Mark 1:11 V-AIA-1S Luke 3:22 V-AIA-1S Luke 12:32 V-AIA-3S Romans 15:26 V-AIA-3P Romans 15:27 V-AIA-3P 1 Corinthians 1:21 V-AIA-3S 1 Corinthians 10:5 V-AIA-3S 2 Corinthians 5:8 V-PIA-1P 2 Corinthians 12:10 V-PIA-1S Galatians 1:15 V-AIA-3S Colossians 1:19 V-AIA-3S 1 Thessalonians 2:8 V-IIA-1P 1 Thessalonians 3:1 V-AIA-1P 2 Thessalonians 2:12 V-APA-NMP Hebrews 10:6 V-AIA-2S Hebrews 10:8 V-AIA-2S Hebrews 10:38 V-PIA-3S 2 Peter 1:17 V-AIA-1S Strong's Greek 2106 |
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