Eudokía — G2107

Definition

feminine noun

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

1. will, choice
2. delight, pleasure, satisfaction
3. desire (for delight in any absent thing easily begets a longing for it)

Usually translated as

good pleasure, seem good, desire

Origin

from a presumed compound of G2095 and the base of G1380

• eû (G2095)
• dokéō (G1380)

Occurrences

Eudokía occurs 9 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (2), Romans (1), Ephesians (2), Philippians (2), 2 Thessalonians (1)

• Matthew 11:26 — Even so, Father: for so it seemed good (εὐδοκία) in thy sight.
• Luke 2:14 — Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will (εὐδοκία) toward men.
• Luke 10:21 — 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 (εὐδοκία) in thy sight.
• Romans 10:1 — Brethren, my heart’s desire (εὐδοκία) and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
• Ephesians 1:5 — Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure (εὐδοκίαν) of his will,
• Ephesians 1:9 — Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure (εὐδοκίαν) which he hath purposed in himself:
• Philippians 1:15 — Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will (εὐδοκίαν):
• Philippians 2:13 — For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure (εὐδοκίας).
• 2 Thessalonians 1:11 — Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure (εὐδοκίαν) of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: