ἀρεστὰ
arestós
pleasing
Pleasing, acceptable, or agreeable (to someone), often denoting what is found to be satisfactory, suitable, or well-received. The base meaning is 'pleasing,' but the term can also carry the connotation of 'fit' or 'suitable,' especially in relation to what meets the favor or approval of a person or group.
John 8:29 · Word #15
Lexicon G701
| Lemma | ἀρεστός |
| Transliteration | arestós |
| Strong's | G701 |
| Definition | Pleasing, acceptable, or agreeable (to someone), often denoting what is found to be satisfactory, suitable, or well-received. The base meaning is 'pleasing,' but the term can also carry the connotation of 'fit' or 'suitable,' especially in relation to what meets the favor or approval of a person or group. |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | pleasing |
| Literal | pleasing |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀρεστός |
| Strong's | G701 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G701-01
pleasing things
| Morphological Notes | Adjective (substantive use), accusative, neuter, plural; functioning as a noun: "things" characterized as pleasing or acceptable. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective ἀρεστός denotes what is pleasing or acceptable to someone. Rendered in the neuter accusative plural as "pleasing things," it reflects its substantive use and plural number while preserving the core idea of that which meets approval. |
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