Berean Strong's Lexicon hekón: Willing, Voluntary Original Word: ἑκών Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἑκών, which means "willing" or "voluntary." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hekón," the concept of willingness is often expressed in Hebrew through words like נָדַב (nadav), which means "to volunteer" or "to offer freely." Usage: The Greek word "hekón" is used to describe an action or attitude that is done willingly or voluntarily, without compulsion or obligation. It conveys a sense of readiness and eagerness to act, often in alignment with one's own desires or intentions. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of willingness was significant in various aspects of life, including legal, social, and religious contexts. Voluntary actions were often seen as more genuine and commendable, reflecting the true character and intentions of an individual. In the context of early Christianity, willingness was an important virtue, especially in matters of faith, service, and sacrifice. HELPS Word-studies 1635 hekṓn (an adjective, a primitive term) – properly, willing; "unforced, of one's own will, voluntary" (J. Thayer), i.e. acting on one's own accord. The root (hek-) emphasizes intentional, deliberate action (choice), i.e. "of free-will" (J. Thayer). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. word Definition of one's own free will, voluntary NASB Translation voluntarily (1), willingly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1635: ἑκώνἑκών, ἑκοῦσα, ἑκον, unforced, voluntary, willing, of one's own will, of one's own accord: Romans 8:20; 1 Corinthians 9:17. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance willingly. Of uncertain affinity; voluntary -- willingly. Forms and Transliterations εκουσα εκούσα ἑκοῦσα εκων εκών ἑκὼν ekon ekōn ekousa hekon hekōn hekṑn hekousa hekoûsaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 8:20 Adj-NFSGRK: ὑπετάγη οὐχ ἑκοῦσα ἀλλὰ διὰ NAS: to futility, not willingly, but because KJV: not willingly, but INT: was subjected not willingly but because of 1 Corinthians 9:17 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 1635 |
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