ἡδονή

hēdonēNoun (Feminine)G2237

pleasure

From: from (to please);

Short Definition

sensual delight; by implication, desire

Full Lexicon Entry

pleasure: pl.
LXX Usage: (טַעַם), and frequently in 4Mac

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

James
2
2 Peter
1
Luke
1
Titus
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:13
  • James 4:1
  • James 4:3
  • Luke 8:14
  • Titus 3:3

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