Strong's Lexicon suneudokeó: To approve together, to consent, to agree with, to be pleased with Original Word: συνευδοκέω Word Origin: From the combination of σύν (syn, "with") and εὐδοκέω (eudokeó, "to be well pleased") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "suneudokeó," the concept of communal approval or consent can be seen in Hebrew words like יָדָה (yadah, "to praise, give thanks") when used in the context of collective worship or agreement. Usage: The verb "suneudokeó" conveys a sense of joint approval or agreement. It implies a shared consent or pleasure in a particular action or decision. In the New Testament, it often reflects a moral or ethical agreement, sometimes in a negative context where individuals collectively approve of actions contrary to God's will. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, communal decision-making and shared values were significant aspects of society. The concept of "suneudokeó" would resonate with the cultural emphasis on collective identity and mutual consent. In the early Christian communities, this term would highlight the importance of unity in thought and action, whether for good or ill. HELPS Word-studies 4909 syneudokéō (from 4862 /sýn, "identity with" and 2106 /eudokéō, "seems good") – properly, to consent in a "hearty" (personal) way, in keeping with the close identification involved (note the syn); enthusiastically agree to cooperate with a partner to reach solutions, i.e. to achieve the things both have committed to do together. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and eudokeó Definition to join in approving NASB Translation approve (1), approving (1), consents (2), give hearty approval (1), hearty agreement (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4909: συνευδοκέωσυνευδοκέω, συνευδόκω; (see εὐδοκέω, at the beginning); a. to be pleased together with, to approve together (with others): absolutely (yet so that the thing giving pleasure is evident from the context), Acts 22:20 G L T Tr WH; with a dative of the thing, Luke 11:48; Acts 8:1; Acts 22:20 Rec. ((Polybius 24, 4, 13); 1 Macc. 1:57; 2 Macc. 11:24). b. to be pleased at the same time with, consent, agree to ((Polybius 32, 22, 9); 2 Macc. 11:35); followed by an infinitive 1 Corinthians 7:12f. (R. V. here be content); with a dative of a person to applaud (R. V. consent with), Romans 1:32. (Diodorus; ecclesiastical writings.) From sun and eudokeo; to think well of in common, i.e. Assent to, feel gratified with -- allow, assent, be pleased, have pleasure. see GREEK sun see GREEK eudokeo Englishman's Concordance Luke 11:48 V-PIA-2PGRK: ἐστε καὶ συνευδοκεῖτε τοῖς ἔργοις NAS: you are witnesses and approve the deeds KJV: that ye allow the deeds INT: you are and consent to the works Acts 8:1 V-PPA-NMS Acts 22:20 V-PPA-NMS Romans 1:32 V-PIA-3P 1 Corinthians 7:12 V-PIA-3S 1 Corinthians 7:13 V-PIA-3S Strong's Greek 4909 |
|
