Strong's Lexicon ratsa: To delight, to be pleased with, to accept favorably Original Word: רָצָא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2106 (εὐδοκέω, eudokeō): To be well pleased, to take delight - G1184 (δέχομαι, dechomai): To receive favorably, to accept Usage: The Hebrew verb "ratsa" primarily conveys the idea of delight, pleasure, or acceptance. It is often used in contexts where God expresses His pleasure or acceptance of offerings, actions, or individuals. The term can also imply a sense of reconciliation or favor, indicating a positive relationship between the parties involved. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of divine pleasure or acceptance was central to religious life. Offerings and sacrifices were made with the hope that they would be "ratsa" (accepted) by God, signifying His favor and blessing. This acceptance was not merely ritualistic but was deeply tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The idea of divine pleasure also extended to the moral and ethical behavior of individuals, where living in accordance with God's commandments was seen as pleasing to Him. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to run NASB Translation ran (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָצָא] verb si vera lectio, "" form of רוּץ run, Infinitive absolute רָצוֺא Ezekiel 1:14, but read יֵָֽצְאוּ) יָצוֺא Hi-Sm Co Toy, compare Krae Berthol and others; ᵐ5 omit verse and most modern think interpolation — See also רצה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance accept, run A primitive root; to run; also to delight in -- accept, run. Forms and Transliterations רָצ֣וֹא רצוא rā·ṣō·w rāṣōw raTzoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 1:14 HEB: וְהַחַיּ֖וֹת רָצ֣וֹא וָשׁ֑וֹב כְּמַרְאֵ֖ה NAS: And the living beings ran to and fro KJV: And the living creatures ran and returned INT: creatures ran to and fro like 1 Occurrence |
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