εὐαρέστως
euaréstōs
G2102 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
In a manner that is pleasing or acceptable, conforming to the expectations or desires of someone, especially a superior. In various contexts, expresses action or conduct that meets approval, particularly in reference to ethical, religious, or social standards. Carries the sense of acting in a way that finds favor or satisfaction with another, notably with the divine or human authority.
Semantic Range
in a manner that is pleasing (ethically or religiously), acceptably, in a way that finds favor or approval, in a way that is well-pleasing to God or others, suitably, agreeably
Root / Etymology
Adverbial form from the adjective εὐάρεστος (pleasing, acceptable), which is a compound of εὐ- (well, good) and ἀρεστός (pleasing, acceptable, from ἀρέσκω, 'to please').
Historical & Contextual Notes
εὐαρέστως is attested in Koine Greek sources including the New Testament (e.g., Hebrews 12:28, 13:21), usually to denote behavior or service that is pleasing, particularly to God. The term is shaped by the moral and religious context of the Hellenistic world, where pleasing divinity or superiors was an important ideal. In the Septuagint and related Jewish-Greek literature, the term frequently refers to performing religious duties in a way that aligns with divine expectations. English translations often use 'acceptably' or 'in a pleasing manner,' but this does not always convey the full sense of intentional alignment with what is truly pleasing (especially to God), rather than merely following ritual form. The word contrasts with actions performed ἀπροθύμως ('reluctantly' or 'without eagerness') or ἀρέσκοντως ('in a manner meant to please [superficially]'). Its use focuses on the underlying motivation and authenticity of one's actions, not just outward compliance. Rare outside Jewish-Greek and Christian texts, reinforcing its specialized ethical-religious connotation in this period.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from εὐάρεστος; quite agreeably:--acceptably, + please well.
Root Family
ἀρεστ- (euárestos) — to please, to be agreeable, to bring satisfaction
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2102-01 |
εὐαρέστως | euarestos | ADV |
acceptably | well-pleasing | well-pleasing | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2102-01 |
Hebrews 12:28 | εὐαρέστως | euarestos | ADV |
acceptably | well-pleasing | well-pleasing |