The meaning of “רָצָה”
Understanding râtsâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be) accept(-able), accomplish, set affection, approve, consent with, delight (self), enjoy, (be, have a) favour(-able),...
רָצָה
(be) accept(-able), accomplish, set affection, approve, consent with, delight (self), enjoy, (be, have a) favour(-able), like, observe, pardon, (be, have, take) please(-ure), reconcile self. - to be pleased with - specifically, to satisfy adebt 1) to be pleased with, be favourable to, accept favourably 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be pleased with, be favourable to 1a2) to accept 1a3) to be pleased, be determined 1a4) to make acceptable, satisfy 1a5) to please 1b) (Niphal) to be accepted, be pleased with 1c) (Piel) to seek favour of 1d) (Hiphil) to please, pay off 1e) (Hithpael) to make oneself acceptable or pleasing
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 33:10 | “And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.” Word: רָצָה (râtsâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 24:23 | “All these things did Araunah, as a king, give unto the king. And Araunah said unto the king, The Lord thy God accept thee.” Word: רָצָה (râtsâh) | |
| Job 33:26 | “He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.” Word: רָצָה (râtsâh) | |
| Isaiah 42:1 | “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.” Word: רָצָה (râtsâh) | |
| Amos 5:22 | “Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts.” Word: רָצָה (râtsâh) |
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