The meaning of “רָצוֹן”
Understanding râtsôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or רָצֹן râtsôn (raw-tsone'); from רָצָה (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, se...
רָצוֹן
or רָצֹן râtsôn (raw-tsone'); from רָצָה (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would. - delight (especially as shown) 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will 1a) goodwill, favour 1b) acceptance 1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:6 | “O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.” Word: רָצוֹן (râtsôwn) | |
| Leviticus 22:20 | “But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.” Word: רָצוֹן (râtsôwn) | |
| 2 Chronicles 15:15 | “And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the Lord gave them rest round about.” Word: רָצוֹן (râtsôwn) | |
| Nehemiah 9:37 | “And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.” Word: רָצוֹן (râtsôwn) | |
| Psalms 69:13 | “But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Lord, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.” Word: רָצוֹן (râtsôwn) |
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