ἀρέσκω

areskōVerbG0700

to please

From: probably from G142 (αἴρω) (through the idea of exciting emotion);

Short Definition

to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to please (Hom., Hdt.)
2.In late Gk., esp. in Inscr., to render service to (see M, Th., ICC, 1 Co., ll with; Cremer, 640 f.)
LXX Usage: chiefly for טוֹב

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

16 times

Appears 16 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
4
Romans
4
1 Thessalonians
3
2 Timothy
1
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:33
  • 1 Corinthians 7:34
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1
  • Galatians 1:10
  • Romans 15:1

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