The meaning of “ἀρεστός”

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

G701

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀρεστός

Phoneticar-es-tos'

Transliterationarestós

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(things that) please(-ing), reason. - agreeable - by implication, fit

Scripture References

3 total references

Reference	Text
John 8:29	“And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.”
Acts 6:2	“Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.”
1 John 3:22	“And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

John

Book Distribution

John1

Acts1

1 John1

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