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Strong's G2107 εὐδοκία (eudokia)

Eudokia means “desire” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2107 — zul (“lavish”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2107
Language Greek
Linked Usages 34
Books 11

Strong's G2107 Quick Answer

Strong's G2107 εὐδοκία (eudokia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eudokia (yoo-dok-ee'-ah) n. 1. satisfaction 2. (subjectively) delight It has 34 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include pleasure, good, lord, thee, and god. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
eudokia (yoo-dok-ee'-ah) n. 1. satisfaction 2. (subjectively) delight
Usage
34 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
pleasure, good, lord, thee, and god

Meaning and Definition

eudokia (yoo-dok-ee'-ah) n. 1. satisfaction 2. (subjectively) delight 3. (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose [from a presumed compound of G2095 and the base of G1380] KJV: desire, good pleasure (will), X seem good Root(s): G2095, G1380

Original Word
εὐδοκία
Transliteration
eudokia
Derivation
Root: δοκέω R1: 2095 R2: 1380
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2107. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

goodwill

Usage: εὐδοκία, -ας, ἡ (εὐδοκέω, which see), [in LXX: Psa.5:12, al. (רָצוֹן), frequently in Sir; in Inscr. (I.G., 5960), LXX, and NT = εὐδόκησις (Died.) ;] good pleasure, good-will, satisfaction, approval: Mat.11:26, Luk.10:21, Rom.10:1, Eph.1:5, 9, Php.1:15 2:13; with genitive obj., 2Th.1:11 (see Milligan, in l); ἐν ἀνθρώποις εὐδοκία, Rec., R, mg., WH, mg. (see Field, Notes, 48 f.), Luk.2:14; -ας, Lk, l.with, R, txt., WH, txt. (see ICC, in l; WH, App., in l).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

pleasure good lord thee god hast art earth favor prayer also even

How Strong's G2107 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 14 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2107 (εὐδοκία) appears 25 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2107 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2107 in the New Testament

9 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 11:26 KJV

Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Luke 2:14 KJV

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 10:21 KJV

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 in thy sight.

Strong's G2107 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

10 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

1 Chronicles 16:10 Septuagint / Brenton

Praise his holy name, The heart that seeks his pleasure shall rejoice.

Psalms 5:13 Septuagint / Brenton

For thou, Lord, shalt bless the righteous: Thou hast compassed us as with a shield of favor.

Psalms 18:15 Septuagint / Brenton

So shall the sayings of my mouth, And the meditation of my heart, Be pleasing continually before thee, O Lord my helper, and my redeemer.

Strong's G2107 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

14 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 2:16 Septuagint / Brenton

They that fear the Lord will seek that which is well-pleasing unto him; And they that love him shall be filled with the law.

Wisdom of Sirach 9:12 Septuagint / Brenton

Delight not in the thing that the ungodly have pleasure in; But remember they shall not go unpunished unto their grave.

Strong's G2107 in 1 Enoch

1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 1:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And the earth shall be wholly rent in sunder, And all that is upon the earth shall perish, And there shall be a judgement upon all (men).

Usage Excerpts

First 34 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2107.

1 Chronicles 16:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Praise his holy name, The heart that seeks his pleasure shall rejoice.
Psalms 5:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thou, Lord, shalt bless the righteous: Thou hast compassed us as with a shield of favor.
Psalms 18:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So shall the sayings of my mouth, And the meditation of my heart, Be pleasing continually before thee, O Lord my helper, and my redeemer.
Psalms 50:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Do good, O Lord, to Zion in thy good pleasure; And let the walls of Jerusalem be built.
Psalms 68:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But I will cry to thee, O Lord, in my prayer; O God, it is a propitious time: in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, In the truth of thy salvation.
Psalms 88:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thou art the boast of their strength; And in thy good pleasure shall our horn be exalted,
Psalms 105:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Remember us, O Lord, with the favor thou hast to thy people: Visit us with thy salvation;
Psalms 140:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The righteous shall chasten me with mercy, and reprove me: But let not the oil of the sinner anoint my head: For yet shall my prayer also be in their pleasures.
Psalms 144:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And fillest every living thing with pleasure.
Song of Solomon 6:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou art fair, my companion, as Pleasure, Beautiful as Jerusalem, Terrible as armies set in array.
Matthew 11:26 New Testament, KJV
Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Luke 2:14 New Testament, KJV
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 10:21 New Testament, KJV
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 in thy sight.
Romans 10:1 New Testament, KJV
Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
Ephesians 1:5 New Testament, KJV
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Ephesians 1:9 New Testament, KJV
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Philippians 1:15 New Testament, KJV
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
Philippians 2:13 New Testament, KJV
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
2 Thessalonians 1:11 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:
Wisdom of Sirach 1:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And faith and meekness are his delight.
Wisdom of Sirach 2:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They that fear the Lord will seek that which is well-pleasing unto him; And they that love him shall be filled with the law.
Wisdom of Sirach 9:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Delight not in the thing that the ungodly have pleasure in; But remember they shall not go unpunished unto their grave.
Wisdom of Sirach 11:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The gift of the Lord remaineth with the godly, And his favor bringeth prosperity forever.
Wisdom of Sirach 15:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If thou wilt, to keep the commandments, And to perform acceptable faithfulness.
Wisdom of Sirach 18:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, She will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.
Wisdom of Sirach 29:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Be it little or much, hold thee contented,
Wisdom of Sirach 32:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He will not despise the supplication of the fatherless; Nor the widow, when she poureth out her complaint.
Wisdom of Sirach 34:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
When thou sittest among many, Reach not thy hand out first of all.
Wisdom of Sirach 35:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; And hinder not music.
Wisdom of Sirach 35:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They that fear the Lord shall find judgment, And shall kindle justice as a light.
Wisdom of Sirach 39:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
At his commandment is done whatsoever pleaseth him; And none can hinder, when he will save.
Wisdom of Sirach 41:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And why art thou against the pleasure of the most High? There is no inquisition in the grave, Whether thou have lived ten, or a hundred, or a thousand years.
1 Enoch 1:7 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
And the earth shall be wholly rent in sunder, And all that is upon the earth shall perish, And there shall be a judgement upon all (men).

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2107, grouped by book.

1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 16:10
Psalms 8 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 5:13 Psalms 18:15 Psalms 50:20 Psalms 68:14 Psalms 88:18 Psalms 105:4 Psalms 140:5 Psalms 144:16
Song of Solomon 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 6:4
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 11:26
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 2:14 Luke 10:21
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 10:1
Ephesians 2 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 1:5 Ephesians 1:9
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1:15 Philippians 2:13
2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 1:11
Wisdom of Sirach 14 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1:27 Wisdom of Sirach 2:16 Wisdom of Sirach 9:12 Wisdom of Sirach 11:17 Wisdom of Sirach 15:15 Wisdom of Sirach 18:31 Wisdom of Sirach 29:23 Wisdom of Sirach 32:14 Wisdom of Sirach 33:13 Wisdom of Sirach 34:18 Wisdom of Sirach 35:3 Wisdom of Sirach 35:16 Wisdom of Sirach 39:18 Wisdom of Sirach 41:4
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch
1 Enoch 1:7

Strong's G2107 FAQ

What does eudokia (εὐδοκία) mean?

Eudokia (Strong's G2107) is a Greek word most simply glossed "desire". eudokia (yoo-dok-ee'-ah) n. 1. satisfaction 2. (subjectively) delight

How many times is eudokia (εὐδοκία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 34 linked usages for Strong's G2107 across 11 books.

Where can I study eudokia (εὐδοκία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2107 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate eudokia (εὐδοκία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as pleasure, good, lord, thee, god, and hast. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2107 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 10 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 14 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G2107, with linked reader references where each row is available.