Biblica Analytica
G0699 Greek

ἀρεσκεία

areskeia

pleasing

Lexicon Entry

Definition
pleasing
Transliteration
areskeia
Strong's Number
G0699
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Speech & Communication

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word ἀρεσκεία (areskeia) is a noun that conveys the concept of being pleasing. Its short definition suggests a straightforward meaning, indicating that it refers to something or someone that is agreeable or acceptable. In terms of its range of usage, the data indicates that this word is part of the semantic domain of Speech & Communication, suggesting that it is related to the way people interact with each other through language. However, with only one occurrence in the Bible, it is difficult to determine the specific context in which this word is used. Given its limited usage, the significance of язык (areskeia) may be more nuanced than a simple definition of pleasing. It is possible that this word is used to convey a sense of approval, acceptance, or even obedience, but without more context, it is difficult to say for certain.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G0699
Lemma
ἀρεσκεία
Transliteration
areskeia
Definition
pleasing
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text