G700Verb17 times in the New Testament (critical text)Where it occurs
Translated as
In the text
- Matthew 14:6ἤρεσεν
On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
- Mark 6:22ἤρεσεν
When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”
- Romans 8:8ἀρέσαι
Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.
- 1 Corinthians 7:32ἀρέσῃ
I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord.
- Galatians 1:10ἀρέσκειν
Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1ἀρέσκειν
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
Abbott-Smith
[in LXX chiefly for טוֹב ;]
Sources: Abbott-Smith’s Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922, public domain) and glosses from STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0); STEPBible TAGNT (Greek New Testament, CC BY 4.0); the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Reformatted by Word Study, wording unchanged. All sources and licenses.