# favor, favorable, favoritism

## Definition

The term "favor" refers to a preferential approving or beneficial action toward someone. Something that is "favorable" is positive, approving, or beneficial. The term "favoritism" means acting favorably toward some people, but not others.

* Jesus grew up in the favor of God and men. This means they approved of his character and behavior.
* When a king shows favor to someone, it means that he makes a decision that will benefit that person and not others. Often it means that he approves of a request that they have made and gives them what they requested.
* The term "favoritism" means to show favor to someone, often for the wrong reasons. For example, acting positively toward people just because they are rich is a type of favoritism.


## Translation Suggestions



* Other ways to translate the term "favor" could include, "blessing" or "benefit" or "act positively toward."
* The "favorable year of Yahweh" could be translated as, "the year