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 times

Appears 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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