The meaning of “εὐδοκία”
Understanding eudokía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
desire, good pleasure (will), X seem good. - satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish,...
εὐδοκία
desire, good pleasure (will), X seem good. - satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:26 | “Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.” Word: εὐδοκία (eudokía) | |
| Luke 10:21 | “In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.” Word: εὐδοκία (eudokía) | |
| Romans 10:1 | “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.” Word: εὐδοκία (eudokía) | |
| Ephesians 1:9 | “Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:” Word: εὐδοκία (eudokía) | |
| Philippians 2:13 | “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” Word: εὐδοκία (eudokía) |