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εὐδοκία

eudokiagoodwillHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine9 occurrences6 books9 verses

Definition

εὐδοκία, -ας, ἡ

(εὐδοκέω, which see), [in LXX: Psalm 5:12, al. (רָצוֹן), frequently in Sir; in Inscr. (I.G., 5960), LXX, and NT = εὐδόκησις (Died.) ;]

good pleasure, good-will, satisfaction, approval: Matthew 11:26, Luke 10:21, Romans 10:1, Ephesians 1:5, 9, Philippians 1:15; 2:13; with genitive obj., 2 Thessalonians 1:11 (see Milligan, in l); ἐν ἀνθρώποις εὐδοκία, Rec., R, mg., WH, mg. (see Field, Notes, 48 f.), Luke 2:14; -ας, Lk, l.with, R, txt., WH, txt. (see ICC, in l; WH, App., in l).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as εὐδοκία:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

9 total
  1. Matthew 11:26εὐδοκία · well-pleasing
    Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
  2. Luke 2:14εὐδοκίας · on whom His favor rests
    “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
  3. Luke 10:21εὐδοκία · well-pleasing
    At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
  4. Romans 10:1εὐδοκία · desire
    Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
  5. Ephesians 1:5εὐδοκίαν · good pleasure
    He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
  6. Ephesians 1:9εὐδοκίαν · good pleasure
    And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
  7. Philippians 1:15εὐδοκίαν · goodwill
    It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
  8. Philippians 2:13εὐδοκίας · good purpose
    For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
  9. 2 Thessalonians 1:11εὐδοκίαν · desire
    To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,