◄ G2237 ►
ἡδονή
Transliteration
hedone;
Pronunciation
hay-don-ay'
Parts of Speech
n f
Root Word (Etymology)
from handano (to please)
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 2:909
KJV Translation Count — 5x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: pleasure (3), lust (2)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. pleasure
2. desires for pleasure
Strong's Definitions
hay-don-ay'; from ἁνδάνω (to please); sensual delight; by implication desire: — lust, pleasure.
Concordance Results Using KJV
And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and G2237s of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers G2237s and G2237s, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your G2237s that war in your members?
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your G2237s.
And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it G2237 to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;