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Strong's H7522 רָצוֹן (ratson)

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

Strong's Number H7522
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 56
Books 14

Strong's H7522 Quick Answer

Strong's H7522 רָצוֹן רָצוֹן (ratsown) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. ratsown (raw-tsone') (or ratson {raw-tsone'}) n-m. 1. delight (especially as shown) [from H7521] It has 56 linked Bible usages across 14 books. Visible English usage signals include favour, acceptable, delight, good, and desire. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
ratsown (raw-tsone') (or ratson {raw-tsone'}) n-m. 1. delight (especially as shown) [from H7521]
Usage
56 linked usages
Books
14 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
favour, acceptable, delight, good, and desire

Meaning and Definition

ratsown (raw-tsone') (or ratson {raw-tsone'}) n-m. 1. delight (especially as shown) [from H7521] KJV: (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would. Root(s): H7521

Original Word
רָצוֹן רָצוֹן
Transliteration
ratsown
Derivation
Root: רצה First root strongs: 7521
Morphology
noun masc

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H7522. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)

acceptance

Usage: 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will 1a) goodwill, favour 1b) acceptance 1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will

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How Strong's H7522 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ratsown, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

favour Deuteronomy 33:23 15× acceptable Leviticus 22:20 delight Psalms 40:8 good Deuteronomy 33:16 desire 2 Chronicles 15:15 their Genesis 49:6

How Strong's H7522 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. 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 Old Testament with 56 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H7522 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 H7522 in the Old Testament

56 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Genesis 49:6 KJV

O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.

Exodus 28:38 KJV

And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.

Leviticus 1:3 KJV

If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.

Usage Excerpts

First 56 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H7522.

Genesis 49:6 Old Testament, KJV
O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.
Exodus 28:38 Old Testament, KJV
And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.
Leviticus 1:3 Old Testament, KJV
If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.
Leviticus 19:5 Old Testament, KJV
And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD, ye shall offer it at your own will.
Leviticus 22:19 Old Testament, KJV
Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.
Leviticus 22:20 Old Testament, KJV
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Leviticus 22:21 Old Testament, KJV
And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
Leviticus 22:29 Old Testament, KJV
And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer it at your own will.
Leviticus 23:11 Old Testament, KJV
And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the sabbath the priest shall wave it.
Deuteronomy 33:16 Old Testament, KJV
And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren.
Deuteronomy 33:23 Old Testament, KJV
And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the LORD: possess thou the west and the south.
2 Chronicles 15:15 Old Testament, KJV
And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest round about.
Ezra 10:11 Old Testament, KJV
Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives.
Nehemiah 9:24 Old Testament, KJV
So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would.
Nehemiah 9:37 Old Testament, KJV
And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.
Esther 1:8 Old Testament, KJV
And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.
Esther 9:5 Old Testament, KJV
Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them.
Psalms 5:12 Old Testament, KJV
For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Psalms 19:14 Old Testament, KJV
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalms 30:5 Old Testament, KJV
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Psalms 30:7 Old Testament, KJV
LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
Psalms 40:8 Old Testament, KJV
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
Psalms 51:18 Old Testament, KJV
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalms 69:13 Old Testament, KJV
But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
Psalms 89:17 Old Testament, KJV
For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
Psalms 103:21 Old Testament, KJV
Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
Psalms 106:4 Old Testament, KJV
Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;
Psalms 143:10 Old Testament, KJV
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Psalms 145:16 Old Testament, KJV
Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Psalms 145:19 Old Testament, KJV
He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Proverbs 8:35 Old Testament, KJV
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
Proverbs 10:32 Old Testament, KJV
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Proverbs 11:1 Old Testament, KJV
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Proverbs 11:20 Old Testament, KJV
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Proverbs 11:27 Old Testament, KJV
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Proverbs 12:2 Old Testament, KJV
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 12:22 Old Testament, KJV
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Proverbs 14:9 Old Testament, KJV
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Proverbs 14:35 Old Testament, KJV
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 15:8 Old Testament, KJV
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 16:13 Old Testament, KJV
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 16:15 Old Testament, KJV
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Proverbs 18:22 Old Testament, KJV
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Proverbs 19:12 Old Testament, KJV
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
Isaiah 49:8 Old Testament, KJV
Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;
Isaiah 56:7 Old Testament, KJV
Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
Isaiah 58:5 Old Testament, KJV
Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?
Isaiah 60:7 Old Testament, KJV
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.
Isaiah 60:10 Old Testament, KJV
And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee.
Isaiah 61:2 Old Testament, KJV
To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;
Jeremiah 6:20 Old Testament, KJV
To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.
Daniel 8:4 Old Testament, KJV
I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.
Daniel 11:3 Old Testament, KJV
And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.
Daniel 11:16 Old Testament, KJV
But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed.
Daniel 11:36 Old Testament, KJV
And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.
Malachi 2:13 Old Testament, KJV
And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H7522, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Old Testament
Exodus 1 usage, Old Testament
Leviticus 7 usages, Old Testament
Deuteronomy 2 usages, Old Testament
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Old Testament
Ezra 1 usage, Old Testament
Nehemiah 2 usages, Old Testament
Esther 2 usages, Old Testament
Psalms 13 usages, Old Testament
Proverbs 14 usages, Old Testament
Isaiah 6 usages, Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Old Testament
Daniel 4 usages, Old Testament
Malachi 1 usage, Old Testament

Strong's H7522 FAQ

What does ratson (רָצוֹן) mean?

Ratson (Strong's H7522) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "delight". ratsown (raw-tsone') (or ratson {raw-tsone'}) n-m. 1. delight (especially as shown) [from H7521]

How many times is ratson (רָצוֹן) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 56 linked usages for Strong's H7522 across 14 books.

Where can I study ratson (רָצוֹן) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H7522 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate ratson (רָצוֹן)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as favour, acceptable, delight, good, desire, and their. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.