The meaning of “εὐδοκέω”
Understanding eudokéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing. - to think well of, i.e. approve (an ac...
εὐδοκέω
think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing. - to think well of, i.e. approve (an act) - specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:18 | “Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.” Word: εὐδοκέω (eudokéō) | |
| Luke 12:32 | “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Word: εὐδοκέω (eudokéō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:5 | “But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.” Word: εὐδοκέω (eudokéō) | |
| Galatians 1:15 | “But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,” Word: εὐδοκέω (eudokéō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:1 | “Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;” Word: εὐδοκέω (eudokéō) |