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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.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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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 Box Gen 24:26

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 24:26 - The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 24:48

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 24:48 - Then I bowed my head and worshiped the LORD and blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me by the right way[fn] to take the daughter of my master’s kinsman for his son.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 33:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 33:10 - Jacob said, “No, please, if I have found favor in your sight, then accept my present from my hand. For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God, and you have accepted me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 26:34

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:34 - “Then the land shall enjoy[fn] its Sabbaths as long as it lies desolate, while you are in your enemies’ land; then the land shall rest, and enjoy its Sabbaths.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 26:41

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:41 - so that I walked contrary to them and brought them into the land of their enemies—if then their uncircumcised heart is humbled and they make amends for their iniquity,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 15:7 - And Samson said to them, “If this is what you do, I swear I will be avenged on you, and after that I will quit.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:20 - He brought me out into a broad place;
he rescued me, because he delighted in me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 29:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:3 - Moreover, in addition to all that I have provided for the holy house, I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, and because of my devotion to the house of my God I give it to the house of my God:

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 29:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:23 - Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of David his father. And he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 10:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 10:7 - And they said to him, “If you will be good to this people and please them and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:6 - look away from him and leave him alone,[fn]
that he may enjoy, like a hired hand, his day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:13 - Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me!
O LORD, make haste to help me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:3 - for not by their own sword did they win the land,
nor did their own arm save them,
but your right hand and your arm,
and the light of your face,
for you delighted in them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:13 - This is the path of those who have foolish confidence;
yet after them people approve of their boasts.[fn] Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 51:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:16 - For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 51:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:19 - then will you delight in right sacrifices,
in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings;
then bulls will be offered on your altar.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:16 - Why do you look with hatred, O many-peaked mountain,
at the mount that God desired for his abode,
yes, where the LORD will dwell forever?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:7 - “Will the Lord spurn forever,
and never again be favorable?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 85:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 85:1 - To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah.
LORD, you were favorable to your land;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 102:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 102:14 - For your servants hold her stones dear
and have pity on her dust.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:108

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:108 - Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD,
and teach me your rules.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:10 - His delight is not in the strength of the horse,
nor his pleasure in the legs of a man,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:11 - but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him,
in those who hope in his steadfast love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 149:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:4 - For the LORD takes pleasure in his people;
he adorns the humble with salvation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 9:7 - Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:19 - Your evil will chastise you,
and your apostasy will reprove you.
Know and see that it is evil and bitter
for you to forsake the LORD your God;
the fear of me is not in you,
declares the Lord GOD of hosts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 14:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 14:10 - Thus says the LORD concerning this people:
“They have loved to wander thus;
they have not restrained their feet;
therefore the LORD does not accept them;
now he will remember their iniquity
and punish their sins.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 14:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 14:12 - Though they fast, I will not hear their cry, and though they offer burnt offering and grain offering, I will not accept them. But I will consume them by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:4 - “Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him,
but the righteous shall live by his faith.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Hag 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxHag 1:8 - Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mal 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMal 2:17 - You have wearied the LORD with your words. But you say, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them.” Or by asking, “Where is the God of justice?”
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