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Lexicon :: Strong's G2106 - eudokeō

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εὐδοκέω
Transliteration
eudokeō (Key)
Pronunciation
yoo-dok-eh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:738,273

Strong’s Definitions

εὐδοκέω eudokéō, yoo-dok-eh'-o; from G2095 and G1380; to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing):—think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x

The KJV translates Strong's G2106 in the following manner: be well pleased (7x), please (5x), have pleasure (4x), be willing (2x), be (one's) good pleasure (1x), take pleasure (1x), think good (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x
The KJV translates Strong's G2106 in the following manner: be well pleased (7x), please (5x), have pleasure (4x), be willing (2x), be (one's) good pleasure (1x), take pleasure (1x), think good (1x).

  1. it seems good to one, is one's good pleasure

    1. think it good, choose, determine, decide

    2. to do willingly

    3. to be ready to, to prefer, choose rather

  2. to be well pleased with, take pleasure in, to be favourably inclined towards one

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
εὐδοκέω eudokéō, yoo-dok-eh'-o; from G2095 and G1380; to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing):—think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing.
STRONGS G2106:
εὐδοκέω, εὐδοκῶ; imperfect 1 person plural εὐδοκοῦμεν (1 Thessalonians 2:8 (where WH after Vat. ἠυδοκουμεν; Winers Grammar, and Buttmann, as below)); 1 aorist εὐδόκησα and (in Hebrews 10:6, 8, L T Tr; 1 Corinthians 10:5 L Tr WH; Romans 15:26, 27 and 1 Thessalonians 3:1 T Tr WH; Matthew 12:18 T Tr; Matthew 3:17 T; Colossians 1:19 L marginal reading) ἠυδόκησα, cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 456 and 140; Winers Grammar, 71 (69); (Buttmann, 34 (30); Tdf. Proleg., p. 120; WH's Appendix, p. 162); (from εὖ aud δοκέω, cf. Fritzsche on Romans, ii., p. 370, who treats of the word fully and with his usual learning (cf. Winers Grammar, 101 (95))); the Sept. mostly for רָצָה; among Greek writers used especially by Polybius, Diodorus, and Dionysius Halicarnassus;
1. as in secular authors, followed by an infinitive, it seems good to one, is one's good pleasure; to think it good, choose, determine, decide: Luke 12:32; 1 Corinthians 1:21; Galatians 1:15; once followed by the accusative with an infinitive, Colossians 1:19 (cf. Lightfoot; Winers Grammar, § 64, 3 b.; Buttmann, § 129, 16); with the included idea of kindness accompanying the decision, Romans 15:26f; to do willingly what is signified by the infinitive, to be ready to, 1 Thessalonians 2:8; to prefer, choose rather (A. V. we thought it good), 1 Thessalonians 3:1; Sir. 25:16; more fully μᾶλλον εὐδοκῶ, 2 Corinthians 5:8.
2. by a usage peculiar to Biblical writers, followed by ἐν τίνι, to be well pleased with, take pleasure in, a person or thing (cf. Winers Grammar, 38, 232 (218); Buttmann, 185 (160)): Matthew 3:17; Matthew 12:18 Tr; Matthew 17:5; Mark 1:11; Luke 3:22 (on the tense in the preceding passage cf. Winers Grammar, 278 (261); Buttmann, 198 (171)); 1 Corinthians 10:5; 2 Corinthians 12:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:12 R G L brackets; Hebrews 10:38 (בְּ חָפֵץ, 2 Samuel 22:20; Malachi 2:17; בְּ רָצָה, Psalm 149:4). followed by εἰς τινα (i. e. when directing the mind, turning the thoughts, unto), to be favorably inclined toward one (cf. Winers Grammar, § 31, 5; Buttmann, § 133, 23): Matthew 12:18 R G; 2 Peter 1:17; with a simple accusative of person to be favorable to, take pleasure in (cf. Winer's Grammar, 222 (209)): Matthew 12:18 L T WH; with the accusative of the thing: Hebrews 10:6, 8 (Psalm 50:18, 21 (Ps. 51:18,21); Psalm 84:2 (Ps. 85:2); Genesis 33:10; Leviticus 26:34, 41); as in Greek writings also, with the dative of the person or thing with which one is well pleased: 2 Thessalonians 2:12 T Tr WH (see above); 1 Macc. 1:43; 1 Esdr. 4:39. (Compare: συνευδοκέω.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
33:10
Leviticus
26:34; 26:41
2 Samuel
22:20
Psalms
50:18; 50:21; 51:18; 84:2; 85:2; 149:4
Malachi
2:17
Matthew
3:17; 3:17; 12:18; 12:18; 12:18; 12:18; 17:5
Mark
1:11
Luke
3:22; 12:32
Romans
15:26; 15:26; 15:27
1 Corinthians
1:21; 10:5; 10:5
2 Corinthians
5:8; 12:10
Galatians
1:15
Colossians
1:19; 1:19
1 Thessalonians
2:8; 2:8; 3:1; 3:1
2 Thessalonians
2:12; 2:12
Hebrews
10:6; 10:6; 10:8; 10:8; 10:38
2 Peter
1:17

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2106 matches the Greek εὐδοκέω (eudokeō),
which occurs 32 times in 31 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 24:26

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 24:26 - And the man being well pleased, worshipped the Lord,

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 24:48

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 24:48 - And being well-pleased I worshipped the Lord, and I blessed the Lord the God of my master Abraam, who has prospered me in a true way, so that I should take the daughter of my master's brother for his son.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 33:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 33:10 - And Jacob said, If I have found grace in thy sight, receive the gifts through my hands; therefore have I seen thy face, as if any one should see the face of God, and thou shalt be well-pleased with me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:34

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:34 - Then the land shall enjoy its sabbaths all the days of its desolation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:41

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:41 - and I walked with them with a perverse mind; and I will destroy them in the land of their enemies: then shall their uncircumcised heart be ashamed, and then shall they acquiesce in the punishment of their sins.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 15:7 - And Sampson said to them, Though ye may have dealt thus with her, verily I will be avenged of you, and afterwards I will cease.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:20 - And he brought me into a wide place, and rescued me, because he delighted in me.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:3 - And still farther, because I took pleasure in the house of my God, I have gold and silver which I have procured for myself, and, behold, I have given them to the house of my God over and above, beyond what I have prepared for the holy house.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:23 - And Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and was highly honoured; and all Israel obeyed him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 10:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 10:7 - And they spoke to him, saying, If thou wouldest this day befriend this people, and be kind to them, and speak to them good words, then will they be thy servants for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:6 - Depart from him, that he may be quiet, and take pleasure in his life, though as a hireling.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:13 - (LXX 39:14) Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me; O Lord, draw nigh to help me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:3 - (LXX 43:4) For they inherited not the land by their own sword, and their own arm did not deliver them; but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou wert well pleased in them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:13 - (LXX 48:14) This their way is an offence to them: yet afterwards men will commend their sayings. Pause.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:16 - (LXX 50:18) For if thou desiredst sacrifice, I would have given it: thou wilt not take pleasure in whole-burnt-offerings.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:19 - (LXX 50:21) Then shalt thou be pleased with a sacrifice of righteousness, [fn]offering, and whole-burnt-sacrifices: then shall they offer calves upon thine altar.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:16 - (LXX 67:17) Wherefore do ye conceive evil, ye swelling mountains? this is the mountain which God has delighted to dwell in; yea, the Lord will dwell in it for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:7 - (LXX 76:8) Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be well pleased no more?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 85:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 85:1 - (LXX 84:1) For the end, a Psalm for the sons of Core. (84:2) O Lord, thou hast taken pleasure in thy land: thou hast turned back the captivity of Jacob.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 102:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 102:14 - (LXX 101:15) For thy servants have taken pleasure in her stones, and they shall pity her dust.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:108

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:108 - (LXX 118:108) Accept, I pray thee, O Lord, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, and teach me thy judgments.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:10 - (LXX 146:10) He will not take pleasure in the strength of a horse; neither is he well-pleased with the legs of a man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:11 - (LXX 146:11) The Lord takes pleasure in them that fear him, and in all that hope in his mercy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:4 - For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; and will exalt the meek with salvation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 9:7 - Go, eat thy bread with mirth, and drink thy wine with a joyful heart; for now God has favourably accepted thy works.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:19 - Thine apostasy shall correct thee, and thy wickedness shall reprove thee: know then, and see, that thy forsaking me has been bitter to thee, saith the Lord thy God; and I have taken no pleasure in thee, saith the Lord thy God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 14:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 14:10 - Thus saith the Lord to this people, They have loved to wander, and they have not spared, therefore God has not prospered them; now will he remember their iniquity.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 14:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 14:12 - for though they fast, I will not hear their supplication; and though they offer whole-burnt-offerings and sacrifices, I will take no pleasure in them: for I will consume them with sword, and with famine, and with pestilence.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:4 - If he should draw back, my soul has no pleasure in him: but the just shall live by my faith.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHag 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxHag 1:8 - Go up to the mountain, and cut timber; build the house, and I will take pleasure in it, and be glorified, saith the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMal 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMal 2:17 - ye that have provoked God with your words. But ye said, Wherein have we provoked him? In that ye say, Every one that does evil is a pleasing object in the sight of the Lord, and he takes pleasure in such; [fn]and where is the God of justice?
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