Matthew 11:26

Strongs #G2107, εὐδοκία (eudokia) noun, feminine. This word carries a distinctive biblical significance not found or used in secular Greek texts. It denotes "good will" or "good pleasure" reflecting a divine favor or approval extended towards his people. In the New Testament context, "εὐδοκία" is frequently used to convey God's benevolent disposition and pleasure, particularly in relation to His will being fulfilled through the gospel message. The term encapsulates the idea of the overarching plan of redemption and reconciliation with his people.

Found in the O.T. in some of the Psalms (for רצון) and often in Sirach (Sir.): In the Septuagint (Greek translation of the Old Testament), "εὐδοκία" is used to translate the Hebrew word רָצוֹן (ratson), which means "favor" or "goodwill." It is also found frequently in the book of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), a deuterocanonical book of the Old Testament.

Properly, beneplacitum (Vulgate): This Latin term "beneplacitum" means "good pleasure" or "favorable disposition," which aligns closely with the meaning of "εὐδοκία."

Ephesians 1:9: In the New Testament, "εὐδοκία" appears in Ephesians 1:9, where it refers to God's "good pleasure" or His purpose and plan according to His will.