εὐδοκία eudokía
Meaning
satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose
In the King James Version: desire, good pleasure (will), X seem good
Derivation: from a presumed compound of G2095 (εὖ) and the base of G1380 (δοκέω);
Where it is used
- Matthew 11:26 Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
- Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
- Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
- Romans 10:1 Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
- Ephesians 1:5 He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
- Ephesians 1:9 And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
- Philippians 1:15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
- Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:11 To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,