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εὐδοκία G2107

G2107 is the Greek word εὐδοκία, transliterated eudokía. The King James Version most often renders it good pleasure.

Word: εὐδοκίαTransliteration: eudokíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose.

Where it comes from

from a presumed compound of G2095 (εὖ) and the base of G1380 (δοκέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

good pleasure 3×good 2×good will 1×desire 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: desire, good pleasure (will), X seem good.

Verses using εὐδοκία

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 11:26 · KJV

Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Luke 2:14 · KJV

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 10:21 · KJV

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Romans 10:1 · KJV

Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

Ephesians 1:5 · KJV

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Ephesians 1:9 · KJV

Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

2 Thessalonians 1:11 · KJV

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2107 mean?

G2107 is the Greek word εὐδοκία (eudokía), meaning satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose.

How is G2107 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it good pleasure (3 times), good (2 times), good will (1 time), desire (1 time).

How many times does G2107 appear in the Bible?

εὐδοκία (eudokía) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2107 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a presumed compound of G2095 (εὖ) and the base of G1380 (δοκέω).

Nearby entries

G2104 · εὐγενής — well born, i.e. (literally) high in rank…G2105 · εὐδία — a clear sky, i.e. fine weather G2106 · εὐδοκέω — to think well of, i.e. approve (an act)…G2108 · εὐεργεσία — beneficence (genitive case or specially)G2109 · εὐεργετέω — to be philanthropic G2110 · εὐεργέτης — a worker of good, i.e. (specially) a philanthropist

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