Hebrew · H7522, G2101 · unreviewed

רָצוֹן

Delight (especially as shown) · fully agreeable

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רָצוֹן H7522 delight (especially as shown)
Pronunciation rāṣôn
Delight expressed through voluntary acceptance; God's sovereign pleasure determining what finds favor.
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εὐάρεστος G2101 fully agreeable
Pronunciation euárestos
Morally pleasing to God or authorities; behavior that demonstrates alignment with divine or moral standards.
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What does רָצוֹן (ratson) mean in the Bible?

רָצוֹן · εὐάρεστος is a Hebrew word meaning "what is pleasing, fitting, or favorable".

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Meaning

what is pleasing, fitting, or favorable
Grammatical Forms

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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