G2100: εὐαρεστέω
euarestéō · “to please”
Definition
to gratify entirely
KJV translates it as: please (well)
Word origin: from G2101 (εὐάρεστος);
Extended definition
εὐαρεστέω, -ῶ
[in LXX chiefly for הָלַךְ hith., Gen.5:22, 24, Psa.26:2 56:13, al., Sir.44:16 ;]
to be well pleasing: τ. θεῷ (LXX, ll. with), Heb.11:5-6. Pass., to be well pleased: with dative, Heb.13:16.†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for הָלַךְ hith., Gen.5:22, 24, Psa.26:2 56:13, al., Sir.44:16 ;]
to be well pleasing: τ. θεῷ (LXX, ll. with), Heb.11:5-6. Pass., to be well pleased: with dative, Heb.13:16.†
(AS)
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How G2100 is translated
- to have pleased ×1
- to please him; ×1
- is well pleased ×1
Bible verses with G2100 (euarestéō)
Euarestéō appears in 3 verses.
- Hebrews 11:5
By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
- Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
- Hebrews 13:16
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.