Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2106

Strong's G2106 · Greek

εὐδοκέω

eudokéō

Number
G2106
Language
Greek
Original word
εὐδοκέω
Transliteration
eudokéō
KJV occurrences
21 verses

Definition

to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing)

KJV: think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing

Root / derivation: from G2095 (εὖ) and G1380 (δοκέω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εὐδοκέω across 21 verses.

pleased10×
pleasure6×
them2×
willing2×
good1×
had1×
have1×
is1×
was1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

21 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke2 verses
Romans2 verses
1 Corinthians2 verses
2 Corinthians2 verses
Galatians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians2 verses
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
2 Peter1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2106 (eudokéō) mean?

to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing)

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 eudokéō 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 G2095 (εὖ) and G1380 (δοκέω);