Strong's G2106 · Greek
εὐδοκέω
eudokeo · /yoo-dok-eh'-o/
Definition
from 2095 and 1380; to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing):--think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing.
KJV: think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing
Root / derivation: from 2095 and 1380
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εὐδοκέω across 21 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
21 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Matthew 12:18Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.
Matthew 17:5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Luke2 verses
Romans2 verses
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
Romans 15:27It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
1 Corinthians2 verses
2 Corinthians2 verses
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Galatians1 verse
1 Thessalonians2 verses
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
Hebrews 10:8Above when he said Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
Hebrews 10:38Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2106 (eudokeo) mean?
from 2095 and 1380; to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing):--think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing.
How many times does G2106 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2106 (εὐδοκέω) appears in 21 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pleased.”
How is eudokeo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2106 is rendered as “pleased” (10×), “pleasure” (6×), “them” (2×), “willing” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word εὐδοκέω come from?
from 2095 and 1380