Greek Word Study

The meaning of “ἀρέσκω”

Understanding aréskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably from αἴρω (through the idea of exciting emotion) please. - to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so...

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀρέσκω

Phoneticar-es'-ko

Transliterationaréskō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from αἴρω (through the idea of exciting emotion) please. - to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)

Scripture References

16 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 14:6	“But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.” Word: ἀρέσκω (aréskō)
Mark 6:22	“And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.” Word: ἀρέσκω (aréskō)
Acts 6:5	“And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:” Word: ἀρέσκω (aréskō)
Romans 15:2	“Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.” Word: ἀρέσκω (aréskō)
1 Corinthians 7:34	“There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.” Word: ἀρέσκω (aréskō)