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Lexicon :: Strong's G700 - areskō

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ἀρέσκω
Transliteration
areskō (Key)
Pronunciation
ar-es'-ko
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably from αἴρω (G142) (through the idea of exciting emotion)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:455,77

Strong’s Definitions

ἀρέσκω aréskō, ar-es'-ko; probably from G142 (through the idea of exciting emotion); to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so):—please.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x

The KJV translates Strong's G700 in the following manner: please (17x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x
The KJV translates Strong's G700 in the following manner: please (17x).

  1. to please

  2. to strive to please

    1. to accommodate one's self to the opinions desires and interests of others

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀρέσκω aréskō, ar-es'-ko; probably from G142 (through the idea of exciting emotion); to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so):—please.
STRONGS G700:
ἀρέσκω; imperfect ἤρεσκον; future ἀρέσω; 1 aorist ἤρεσα; (ΑΡΩ [see ἄρα at the beginning]); [from Homer down];
a. to please: τινί, Matthew 14:6; Mark 6:22; Romans 8:8; Romans 15:2; 1 Thessalonians 2:15; 1 Thessalonians 4:1; 1 Corinthians 7:32-34; Galatians 1:10; 2 Timothy 2:4; ἐνώπιόν τινος, after the Hebrew בְּעֵינֵי, Acts 6:5 (1 Kings 3:10; Genesis 34:18, etc.).
b. to strive to please; to accommodate oneself to the opinions, desires, interests of others: τινί, 1 Corinthians 10:33 (πάντα πᾶσιν ἀρέσκω); 1 Thessalonians 2:4. ἀρέσκειν ἑαυτῷ, to please oneself and therefore to have an eye to one's own interests: Romans 15:1, 3.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
34:18
1 Kings
3:10
Matthew
14:6
Mark
6:22
Acts
6:5
Romans
8:8; 15:1; 15:2; 15:3
1 Corinthians
7:32; 7:33; 7:34; 10:33
Galatians
1:10
1 Thessalonians
2:4; 2:15; 4:1
2 Timothy
2:4

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G700 matches the Greek ἀρέσκω (areskō),
which occurs 17 times in 16 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 14:6

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But when Herod’s birthday came, [his niece Salome], the daughter of Herodias danced [immodestly] before them and pleased and fascinated Herod,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:22

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:22 - Now [Salome] the daughter of Herodias came in and danced [for the men]. She pleased and beguiled Herod and his dinner guests; and the king said to the [fn]girl, “Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:5

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:5 - The suggestion pleased the whole congregation; and they selected [fn]Stephen, a man full of faith [in Christ Jesus], and [filled with and led by] the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas (Nikolaos), a proselyte (Gentile convert) from Antioch.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 8:8

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:8 - and those who are in the flesh [living a life that caters to sinful appetites and impulses] cannot please God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:1

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Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:2 - Let each one of us [make it a practice to] please his [fn]neighbor for his good, to build him up spiritually.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:3 - For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written [in Scripture], “THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED YOU (the Father) FELL ON ME (the Son).”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:32

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:32 -

But I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:33

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:33 - but the married man is concerned about worldly things, how he may please his wife,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:34

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:34 - and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or the virgin is concerned about the matters of the Lord, how to be holy and set apart both in body and in spirit; but a married woman is concerned about worldly things, how she may please her husband.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 10:33

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 10:33 - just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 1:10 -

Am I now [fn]trying to win the favor and approval of men, or of God? Or am I seeking to please someone? If I were still trying to be popular with men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:4 - But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel [that tells the good news of salvation through faith in Christ], so we speak, not as [if we were trying] to please people [to gain power and popularity], but to please God who examines our hearts [expecting our best].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:15 - who [fn]killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and harassed and drove us out; and [they] continue to be highly displeasing to God and [to show themselves] hostile to all people,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:1 -

Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:4 - No soldier in active service gets entangled in the [ordinary business] affairs of civilian life; [he avoids them] so that he may please the one who enlisted him to serve.
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