Lexicon arestos: Pleasing, acceptable Original Word: ἀρεστός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pleasing, fit. From aresko; agreeable; by implication, fit -- (things that) please(-ing), reason. see GREEK aresko HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 701 arestós (an adjective) – pleasing (because in moral agreement). See 700 (areskō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom areskó Definition pleasing, i.e. fit NASB Translation desirable (1), pleased (1), pleasing (1), things that are pleasing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 701: ἀρεστόςἀρεστός, ἀρεστή, ἀρεστόν (ἀρέσκω), pleasing, agreeable: τίνι, John 8:29; Acts 12:3; ἐνώπιον τίνος, 1 John 3:22 (cf. ἀρέσκω, a.); ἀρεστόν ἐστι followed by an accusative with an infinitive it is fit, Acts 6:2 (yet cf. Meyer at the passage). (In Greek writings from (Sophocles) Herodotus down.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀρέσκω (areskō), meaning "to please" or "to be pleasing."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of being pleasing or acceptable to God in the Old Testament is often expressed through Hebrew words such as רָצוֹן (ratson, Strong's Hebrew 7522), which means "favor" or "acceptance," and נָחָה (nachah, Strong's Hebrew 5142), which can mean "to lead" or "to guide" in a way that is pleasing. These terms similarly convey the idea of living in a manner that aligns with God's desires and commands. Usage: The term ἀρεστός is used in the New Testament to describe that which is pleasing or acceptable, often in the context of what is pleasing to God or in accordance with His will. Context: The Greek word ἀρεστός appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of something being pleasing or acceptable, particularly in the sight of God. This term is often used to describe actions, behaviors, or offerings that align with divine standards and are thus deemed favorable by God. The concept of being "pleasing" to God is central to the Christian life, emphasizing the importance of living in a manner that reflects God's will and character. Forms and Transliterations αρέση αρεστα αρεστά ἀρεστὰ αρεστον αρεστόν ἀρεστόν αρεστών aresta arestà areston arestónLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 8:29 Adj-ANPGRK: ἐγὼ τὰ ἀρεστὰ αὐτῷ ποιῶ NAS: do the things that are pleasing to Him. KJV: always those things that please him. INT: I the things pleasing to him do Acts 6:2 Adj-NNS Acts 12:3 Adj-NNS 1 John 3:22 Adj-ANP Strong's Greek 701 |
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