Lexical Definition
ἀνθρωπάρεσκος anthrōpáreskos (anth-ro-par'-es-kos) people-pleaser G:N
from ἄνθρωπος and ἀρέσκω
men-pleaser.
- man-courting, i.e. fawning
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀνθρωπάρεσκοι | men-pleasers | Eph.6.6 • Col.3.22 |
| ανθρωπαρέσκων | of ones trying to please men | LXX.Ps.53.5 |
Abbott-Smith
† ἀνθρωπ-άρεσκος, -ον (ἄνθρωπος, ἄρεσκος, pleasing), [in LXX: Ps 52 (53):5**;]
studying to please men: Eph 6:6, Col 3:22 (Cremer, 642; MM, VGT, s.v.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 53:5* |
| Ephesians | 6:6 |
| Colossians | 3:22 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀνθρωπάρεσκος-άρεσκος [ᾰρ], ὁ,
man-pleaser, [LXX+NT]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Ps.52.6* ☩ Eph.6.6 ☩ Col.3.22