εὐδοκία
eudokia
goodwill
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the lexicon data, the Greek word εὐδοκία (eudokia) carries a short definition of "goodwill." This concept suggests a state of benevolent disposition or favorable attitude towards someone or something. It is classified within the semantic domain of Sin & Righteousness, indicating that εὐδοκία may be related to moral or ethical considerations. The word εὐδοκία occurs 9 times in the Bible, suggesting it has a significant range of usage. It does not have a narrow or specific application, indicating its relevance to various contexts or situations. Given its classification and frequency of usage, εὐδοκία likely plays a role in describing the attitudes or dispositions of individuals towards others or their actions, which can have implications for righteousness and morality. As a concept, εὐδοκία emphasizes the importance of having a positive or benevolent attitude towards others or their actions. This understanding encourages empathy, compassion, and kindness, which are essential qualities in personal relationships and community building.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.
Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Luke 10:21In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.”
Romans 10:1Brothers, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God is for Israel, that they may be saved.
Ephesians 1:5having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,
Ephesians 1:9making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
Philippians 1:15Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.
Philippians 2:13For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.
2 Thessalonians 1:11To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith with power,