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Lexicon :: Strong's G700 - areskō

Strong's

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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)

Greek Inflections of ἀρέσκω [?]

mGNT
17x in 9 unique form(s) TR
17x in 11 unique form(s) LXX
42x in 8 unique form(s)

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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:455,77

Strong's Info

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).

Outline of Biblical Usage [?]

to please
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.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon [?] (Jump to Scripture Index)

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.

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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

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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

Mat 14:6 - On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests and pleased Herod so much

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:22

Mar 6:22 - When the daughter of[fn] Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. The king said to the girl, “Ask me for anything you want, and I’ll give it to you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:5

Act 6:5 - This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 8:8

Rom 8:8 - Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:1

Rom 15:1 - We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:2

Rom 15:2 - Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.

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Rom 15:3 - For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”[fn]

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1Co 7:32 - I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:33

1Co 7:33 - But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife—

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:34

1Co 7:34 - and his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 10:33

1Co 10:33 - even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 1:10

Gal 1:10 - Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:4

1Th 2:4 - On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:15

1Th 2:15 - who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to everyone

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:1

1Th 4:1 - As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:4

2Ti 2:4 - No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

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