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Strong's G2101 εὐάρεστος (euarestos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2101 — zob (“issue”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2101
Language Greek
Linked Usages 11
Books 8

Strong's G2101 Quick Answer

Strong's G2101 εὐάρεστος (euarestos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. euarestos (yoo-ar'-es-tos) adj. 1. fully agreeable [from G2095 and G701] It has 11 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include acceptable and wellpleasing. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
euarestos (yoo-ar'-es-tos) adj. 1. fully agreeable [from G2095 and G701]
Usage
11 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
acceptable and wellpleasing

Meaning and Definition

euarestos (yoo-ar'-es-tos) adj. 1. fully agreeable [from G2095 and G701] KJV: acceptable(-ted), wellpleasing Root(s): G2095, G701

Original Word
εὐάρεστος
Transliteration
euarestos
Derivation
Root: ἀρεστός R1: 2095 R2: 701
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2101. 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)

well-pleasing

Usage: εὐ-άρεστος, -ον [in LXX: Wis.4:10 9:10 * ;] well-pleasing, acceptable: Rom.12:2; with dative of person(s), Rom.12:1 14:16, 2Co.5:9, Eph.5:10, Php.4:18; id. before ἐν, Tit.2:9 (κυρίῳ), Col.3:20; ἐνώπιον, Heb.13:21 (for ex. in Inser., see Deiss., BS, 215).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2101 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render euarestos, 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.

acceptable Romans 12:1 wellpleasing Hebrews 13:21

How Strong's G2101 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 New Testament with 9 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2101 (εὐάρεστος) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2101 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 G2101 in the New Testament

9 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 12:1 KJV

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:2 KJV

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Romans 14:18 KJV

For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

Strong's G2101 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 4:10 Septuagint / Brenton

He pleased God, and was beloved of him: So that living among sinners he was translated.

Wisdom of Solomon 9:10 Septuagint / Brenton

O send her out of thy holy heavens, And from the throne of thy glory, That being present she may labor with me, That I may know what is pleasing unto thee.

Usage Excerpts

First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2101.

Romans 12:1 New Testament, KJV
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Romans 12:2 New Testament, KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 14:18 New Testament, KJV
For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
2 Corinthians 5:9 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
Ephesians 5:10 New Testament, KJV
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
Philippians 4:18 New Testament, KJV
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Colossians 3:20 New Testament, KJV
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
Titus 2:9 New Testament, KJV
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
Hebrews 13:21 New Testament, KJV
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Wisdom of Solomon 4:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He pleased God, and was beloved of him: So that living among sinners he was translated.
Wisdom of Solomon 9:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O send her out of thy holy heavens, And from the throne of thy glory, That being present she may labor with me, That I may know what is pleasing unto thee.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2101, grouped by book.

Romans 3 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2101 FAQ

What does euarestos (εὐάρεστος) mean?

Euarestos (Strong's G2101) is a Greek word most simply glossed "wellpleasing". euarestos (yoo-ar'-es-tos) adj. 1. fully agreeable [from G2095 and G701]

How many times is euarestos (εὐάρεστος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's G2101 across 8 books.

Where can I study euarestos (εὐάρεστος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2101 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate euarestos (εὐάρεστος)?

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

Does Strong's G2101 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2101, with linked reader references where each row is available.