"pleasing, acceptable, Acts 12:3; 1 Jn. 3:22; 8:29, deemed proper, Acts 6:2"
Definition and meaning
pleasing, acceptable, Acts 12:3; 1 Jn. 3:22; 8:29, deemed proper, Acts 6:2
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀρεστός
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of arestos (G701) across the King James Bible.
And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
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Common questions
Strong's G701 (arestos) is a Greek word that means: pleasing, acceptable, Acts 12:3; 1 Jn. 3:22; 8:29, deemed proper, Acts 6:2 It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word arestos (G701) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G701 is arestos, a Greek word defined as: pleasing, acceptable, Acts 12:3; 1 Jn. 3:22; 8:29, deemed proper, Acts 6:2. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
arestos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.