εὐδοκία

eudokiaNoun (Feminine)G2107

goodwill

From: from a presumed compound of G2095 (εὖ) and the base of G1380 (δοκέω);

Short Definition

satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose

Full Lexicon Entry

good pleasure, good-will, satisfaction, approval: ,; ἐν ἀνθρώποις εὐδοκία, Rec., R, mg., WH, mg. (see Field, Notes, 48 f.); -ας, Lk, l.with, R, txt., WH, txt. (see ICC, in l; WH, App., in l).
LXX Usage: (רָצוֹן), frequently in Sir; in Inscr. (I.G., 5960), LXX, and NT = εὐδόκησις (Died.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
2
Luke
2
Philippians
2
2 Thessalonians
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:11
  • Ephesians 1:5
  • Ephesians 1:9
  • Luke 10:21
  • Luke 2:14

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