Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2237

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.

Luke1 verse
Titus1 verse
James2 verses
2 Peter1 verse

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)