Strong's G2237 · Greek
ἡδονή
hedone · /hay-don-ay'/
Number
G2237
Language
Greek
Original word
ἡδονή
Transliteration
hedone
Pronunciation
hay-don-ay'
KJV occurrences
5 verses
Definition
from handano (to please); sensual delight; by implication, desire:--lust, pleasure.
KJV: lust, pleasure
Root / derivation: from handano (to please)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἡδονή across 5 verses.
lusts2×
pleasures2×
pleasure1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
James2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2237 (hedone) mean?
from handano (to please); sensual delight; by implication, desire:--lust, pleasure.
How many times does G2237 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2237 (ἡδονή) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lusts.”
How is hedone translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2237 is rendered as “lusts” (2×), “pleasures” (2×), “pleasure” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἡδονή come from?
from handano (to please)