Strong's Lexicon euarestós: Pleasing, acceptable Original Word: εὐάρεστος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and ἀρεστός (arestos, meaning "pleasing" or "acceptable"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of being pleasing or acceptable is רָצוֹן (ratson, Strong's H7522), which conveys the idea of favor or delight, particularly in the context of offerings and sacrifices. Usage: The term "euarestós" is used in the New Testament to describe something that is pleasing or acceptable, particularly in the sight of God. It often conveys the idea of actions, attitudes, or offerings that align with God's will and are thus approved by Him. This word emphasizes the importance of living a life that is in harmony with divine standards and is often associated with moral and spiritual conduct. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of being pleasing or acceptable was significant in both religious and social contexts. Offerings and sacrifices were made to deities with the hope of gaining favor, and social interactions were often governed by the desire to be pleasing to others. In the Jewish tradition, being pleasing to God was central to the covenant relationship, with the Law providing guidance on how to live acceptably before Him. The New Testament writers, drawing from this background, emphasize that true acceptability before God comes through faith and obedience to His will, as revealed in Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2102 euaréstōs (an adverb) – well-pleasing because fully acceptable. See 2101 (euárestos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from euarestos Definition acceptably NASB Translation acceptable (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2102: εὐαρέστωςεὐαρέστως, adverb, in a manner well-pleasing to one, acceptably: τῷ Θεῷ, Hebrews 12:28. (Xenophon, mem. 3, 5, 5; gladly, willingly, Epictetus diss. 1, 12, 21; fragment 11.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance acceptably, please well. Adverb from euarestos; quite agreeably -- acceptably, + please well. see GREEK euarestos Forms and Transliterations ευαρεστως ευαρέστως εὐαρέστως ευαρμόστου euarestos euarestōs euaréstos euaréstōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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