Strong's Lexicon anthrópareskos: Pleaser of men, man-pleaser Original Word: ἀνθρωπάρεσκος Word Origin: From ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos, meaning "man") and ἀρέσκω (areskō, meaning "to please") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anthrópareskos," the concept of fearing man rather than God is addressed in passages like Proverbs 29:25, which warns against the snare of seeking human approval. Usage: The term "anthrópareskos" is used to describe someone who seeks to please people rather than God. It carries a negative connotation, suggesting a compromise of principles or values to gain favor or approval from others. In the New Testament, it is often used to caution against prioritizing human approval over divine obedience. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, social status and public approval were highly valued. Philosophers and moralists often criticized those who sought to please others at the expense of truth or virtue. In the early Christian context, believers were encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith and convictions, even when facing societal pressure or persecution. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anthrópos and areskos (pleasing) Definition man-pleasing NASB Translation men-pleasers (1), please men (1), those who...please men (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 441: ἀνθρωπάρεσκοςἀνθρωπάρεσκος, ἀνθρωπάρεσκον (ἄνθρωπος and ἄρεσκος agreeable, pleasing, insinuating; cf. εὐάρεσκος, δυσαρεσκος, ἀυταρεσκος in Lob. ad Phryn., p. 621); only in Biblical and ecclesiastical writings. (Winers Grammar, 25): studying to please men, courting the favor of men: Ephesians 6:6; Colossians 3:22. (Psalm 52:6 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fawningFrom anthropos and aresko; man-courting, i.e. Fawning -- men-pleaser. see GREEK anthropos see GREEK aresko Forms and Transliterations ανθρωπαρεσκοι ανθρωπάρεσκοι ἀνθρωπάρεσκοι ανθρωπαρέσκων anthropareskoi anthropáreskoi anthrōpareskoi anthrōpáreskoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ephesians 6:6 Adj-NMPGRK: ὀφθαλμοδουλίαν ὡς ἀνθρωπάρεσκοι ἀλλ' ὡς NAS: of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves KJV: eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as INT: eye-service as men-pleasers but as Colossians 3:22 Adj-NMP |
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