εὐάρεστος
euarestos
well-pleasing
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word εὐάρεστος (euarestos) translates to "well-pleasing." In the context of the biblical lexicon, its semantic domain of Speech & Communication suggests that this word is primarily used to convey the idea of someone or something being acceptable or pleasing to others, particularly to God. Its occurrences in the Bible, amounting to 9, indicate a limited but significant usage of this word. This scarcity might imply that εὐάρεστος is a term reserved for high-stakes moments, where the concept of being well-pleasing is crucial, such as when describing the relationship between individuals and God. Its range of usage likely involves various situations where divine approval or acceptance is at stake. As a word that signifies a positive relationship, εὐάρεστος holds significance in conveying the importance of aligning oneself with God's will and expectations. This concept is likely central to understanding the Christian relationship with a higher power, emphasizing the value of living in harmony with divine standards.
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Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
Romans 12:2Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Romans 14:18For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
2 Corinthians 5:9Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.
Ephesians 5:10proving what is well pleasing to the Lord.
Philippians 4:18But I have all things and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.
Colossians 3:20Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.
Titus 2:9Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters and to be well-pleasing in all things, not contradicting,
Hebrews 13:21make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.