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 timesAppears 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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