Strong's Lexicon hédeós: Gladly, willingly, with pleasure Original Word: ἡδέως Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἡδύς (hēdús), meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἡδέως, the concept of willingness and joy in service can be seen in Hebrew words like רָצוֹן (ratson, Strong's H7522), meaning "favor" or "delight," and נָדַב (nadab, Strong's H5068), meaning "to volunteer" or "to offer willingly." Usage: The adverb ἡδέως (hédeós) is used in the New Testament to convey a sense of willingness or eagerness, often with a positive connotation of doing something gladly or with pleasure. It reflects an attitude of readiness and joy in performing an action, often in the context of service or acceptance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of doing something "gladly" or "willingly" was often associated with personal virtue and honor. Acts done with a willing spirit were seen as more genuine and commendable. In the context of early Christianity, this term would have resonated with the idea of serving others and God with a joyful heart, reflecting the transformative power of the Gospel in a believer's life. 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 Originadverb from hédus (sweet) Definition sweetly, gladly NASB Translation enjoy (1), enjoyed (1), gladly (1), most gladly (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2234: ἡδέωςἡδέως, adverb (from ἡδύς sweet, pleasant), with pleasure, gladly: Mark 6:20; Mark 12:37; 2 Corinthians 11:19. (From Sophocles, Plato down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gladly. Adverb from a derivative of the base of hedone; sweetly, i.e. (figuratively) with pleasure -- gladly. see GREEK hedone Forms and Transliterations ηδεως ηδέως ἡδέως edeos ēdeōs hedeos hedéos hēdeōs hēdéōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 6:20 AdvGRK: 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 2 Corinthians 11:19 Adv |
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