2234. hédeós

Lexicon

hédeós: Gladly, willingly, with pleasure

Original Word: ἡδέως
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: hédeós
Pronunciation: hay-deh-oce'
Phonetic Spelling: (hay-deh'-oce)
Definition: Gladly, willingly, with pleasure
Meaning: gladly, pleasantly, with pleasure.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gladly.

Adverb from a derivative of the base of hedone; sweetly, i.e. (figuratively) with pleasure -- gladly.

see GREEK hedone

HELPS Word-studies

2234 hēdéōs (an adverb derived from hēdys, "sweetly") – properly, sweet; (figuratively) highly agreeable (enjoyable), i.e. gladly received because so sweet to the beholder.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb from hédus (sweet)
Definition
sweetly, gladly
NASB Translation
enjoy (1), enjoyed (1), gladly (1), most gladly (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2234: ἡδέως

ἡδέως, adverb (from ἡδύς sweet, pleasant), with pleasure, gladly: Mark 6:20; Mark 12:37; 2 Corinthians 11:19. (From Sophocles, Plato down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἡδύς (hēdys), meaning "sweet" or "pleasant."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἡδέως, the concept of willingness or gladness can be found in Hebrew words such as רָצוֹן (ratson, Strong's Hebrew 7522), meaning "favor" or "delight," and חָפֵץ (chaphets, Strong's Hebrew 2654), meaning "to delight in" or "to take pleasure in." These terms similarly convey a sense of joy and willingness in actions or attitudes.

Usage: This term is used in the New Testament to express a sense of willingness or pleasure in performing an action. It conveys a positive disposition towards an activity or request.

Context: The Greek adverb ἡδέως appears in the New Testament to describe actions performed with a sense of joy or willingness. It is used to emphasize the readiness and eagerness of individuals in their service or response to others. This term is found in contexts where the attitude of the heart is highlighted, showing a contrast between mere obligation and genuine willingness.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἡδέως is used in the following passages:

• 2 Corinthians 11:19: "For you gladly tolerate fools, since you are so wise." Here, Paul uses ἡδέως to describe the Corinthians' willingness to endure foolishness, perhaps with a tone of irony, as they consider themselves wise.

• 2 Corinthians 12:9: "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me." In this verse, Paul expresses his willingness to embrace his weaknesses, knowing that it allows Christ's power to be more evident.

• 2 Corinthians 12:15: "So I will gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. If I love you more, will you love me less?" Paul conveys his readiness to give of himself and his resources for the benefit of the Corinthians, demonstrating a selfless and joyful commitment.

The use of ἡδέως in these passages underscores the importance of a willing heart in the Christian life, where actions are not merely performed out of duty but with genuine joy and eagerness.

Forms and Transliterations

ηδεως ηδέως ἡδέως edeos ēdeōs hedeos hedéos hēdeōs hēdéōs

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 6:20 Adv
GRK: ἠπόρει καὶ ἡδέως αὐτοῦ ἤκουεν
NAS: perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening
KJV: heard him gladly.
INT: did and gladly him heard

Mark 12:37 Adv
GRK: ἤκουεν αὐτοῦ ἡδέως
NAS: crowd enjoyed listening
KJV: heard him gladly.
INT: heard him gladly

2 Corinthians 11:19 Adv
GRK: ἡδέως γὰρ ἀνέχεσθε
NAS: tolerate the foolish gladly.
KJV: fools gladly, seeing ye [yourselves] are
INT: gladly indeed you bear with

Strong's Greek 2234
3 Occurrences

ἡδέως — 3 Occ.