εὐδοκέω
eudokeōVerbG2106
to delight
From: from G2095 (εὖ) and G1380 (δοκέω);
Short Definition
to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.with inf. (Polyb.), to be well pleased, to think it good, to give consent (so frequently in π. in legal documents; Milligan, Th., 22 f.)
2.to be well pleased or take pleasure with or in a person or thing
awith dative (Polyb.
bas frequently in LXX, α with accusative
LXX Usage: chiefly for רָצָה, also for אָבָה, חָפֵץ, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
21 timesAppears 21 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
3
Matthew
3
1 Corinthians
2
1 Thessalonians
2
2 Corinthians
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:21
- 2 Corinthians 12:10
- Colossians 1:19
- Hebrews 10:38
- Matthew 17:5
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