Hebrew · H7522, G700 · unreviewed

רָצוֹן

Delight (especially as shown) · to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)

These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.

Words in this compound — expand to study each participant

רָצוֹן H7522 delight (especially as shown)
Pronunciation rāṣôn
Delight expressed through voluntary acceptance; God's sovereign pleasure determining what finds favor.
Open lexicon entry →
ἀρέσκω G700 to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)
Pronunciation aréskō
Seeking to please others; in NT often implies accommodating their wishes rather than serving God's will.
Open lexicon entry →

What does רָצוֹן (ratson) mean in the Bible?

רָצוֹן · ἀρέσκω is a Hebrew word meaning "favor, pleasure, approval".

Full entry for רָצוֹן (H7522, G700) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

favor, pleasure, approval
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

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.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

Sources