Matthew 11:26

Ναί, ὁ πατήρ, ὅτι οὕτως ἐγένετο εὐδοκία ἔμπροσθέν σου.

RBT Greek Interlinear:

Strongs 3483; nai; ναί; Yes; Prtcl

Strongs 3588; ho; ὁ; the; Art-VMS

Strongs 3962; Patēr; Πατήρ; Father; N-NMS

Strongs 3754; hoti; ὅτι; that; Conj

Strongs 3779; houtōs; οὕτως; thus; Adv

Strongs 2107; eudokia; εὐδοκία; desire; N-NFS

Strongs 1096; egeneto; ἐγένετο; has become; V-AIM-3S

Strongs 1715; emprosthen; ἔμπροσθέν; in front of/before; Prep

Strongs 4771; sou; σου; of you; PPro-G2S

RBT Hebrew Literal:

Goodwill Toward Men

Yes, the Father, because in this way Goodwill,²⁶ she has become in front of yourself.

Julia Smith Literal 1876 Translation:
Yes, Father: for so was it benevolence before thee.

LITV Translation:
Yes, Father, for so it was pleasing before You.

ESV Translation:
yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

Footnotes

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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.