Definition
εὐαρεστέω, -ῶ
[in LXX chiefly for הָלַךְ hith., Genesis 5:22, 24, Psalm 26:2; 56:13, al., Sir.44.16 ;]
to be well pleasing: τ. θεῷ (LXX, ll. with), Hebrews 11:5-6. Pass., to be well pleased: with dative, Hebrews 13:16.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as εὐαρεστέω:
- הָלַךְha.lakh“to go: went”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Hebrews 11:5εὐαρεστηκέναι · one who pleasedBy faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.
- Hebrews 11:6εὐαρεστῆσαι · to please [God]And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
- Hebrews 13:16εὐαρεστεῖται · is pleasedAnd do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.