2432. hilarotés

Lexicon

hilarotés: Cheerfulness, Joyfulness

Original Word: ἱλαρότης
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: hilarotés
Pronunciation: hi-lar-ot'-ace
Phonetic Spelling: (hil-ar-ot'-ace)
Definition: Cheerfulness, Joyfulness
Meaning: cheerfulness, graciousness.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cheerfulness.

From hilaros; alacrity -- cheerfulness.

see GREEK hilaros

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2432 hilarótēs (a noun, derived from 2431 /hilarós, "already won over, approving") – "cheerful readiness" (J. Thayer), i.e. the attitude that is ready to respond from a willing spirit (used only in Ro 12:8). See 2431 (hilaros).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hilaros
Definition
cheerfulness
NASB Translation
cheerfulness (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2432: ἱλαρότης

ἱλαρότης, ἱλαρητος, ἡ, cheerfulness, readiness of mind: Romans 12:8. (Proverbs 18:22; (Diodorus, Philo (de plant. Noë § 40), Plutarch, others); Acta Thom. § 14.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective ἱλαρός (hilaros), meaning "cheerful" or "joyful."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἱλαρότης, the concept of joy and cheerfulness in giving can be related to several Hebrew terms:

- שָׂמֵחַ (sameach) • Strong's Hebrew 8056, meaning "joyful" or "glad."
- שִׂמְחָה (simchah) • Strong's Hebrew 8057, meaning "joy" or "gladness."

These Hebrew terms capture the essence of joy and gladness that is also reflected in the Greek concept of ἱλαρότης, underscoring the continuity of this virtue across both Testaments.

Usage: The term ἱλαρότης is used in the New Testament to convey a sense of cheerfulness or joyfulness, particularly in the context of giving or generosity.

Context: ἱλαρότης (hilarotēs) appears in the New Testament in the context of Christian virtues, specifically in 2 Corinthians 9:7. The Apostle Paul uses this term to describe the attitude with which believers should give: "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver" (BSB). Here, ἱλαρότης is associated with the spirit of generosity that is free from reluctance or obligation, emphasizing the importance of the giver's attitude over the act itself.

In the broader biblical context, ἱλαρότης reflects a heart aligned with God's character, as God Himself is depicted as generous and joyful in His giving. This term encourages believers to emulate this divine attribute, fostering a community marked by joy and willingness in their support of one another.

The concept of ἱλαρότης also aligns with the biblical theme of joy as a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), suggesting that true cheerfulness in giving is a result of the Holy Spirit's work in a believer's life. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated contentment and willingness that springs from a transformed heart.

Forms and Transliterations

ιλαρότητα ιλαροτητι ιλαρότητι ἱλαρότητι ιλαρύναι ιλαρώς hilaroteti hilarotēti hilaróteti hilarótēti ilaroteti ilarotēti

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 12:8 N-DFS
GRK: ἐλεῶν ἐν ἱλαρότητι
NAS: he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
KJV: with cheerfulness.
INT: shows mercy with cheerfulness

Strong's Greek 2432
1 Occurrence

ἱλαρότητι — 1 Occ.