2432. hilarotés
Berean Strong's 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.

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 "hilarotés," the concept of joyful giving can be related to the Hebrew word שָׂמֵחַ (sameach), meaning "joyful" or "glad," as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 16:15, which speaks of rejoicing in the Lord's blessings.

Usage: The term "hilarotés" refers to a state of cheerfulness or joyfulness. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a disposition of gladness and readiness, particularly in the context of giving. It conveys the idea of a joyful willingness and a heart that is open and generous.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, cheerfulness was often associated with generosity and a positive disposition. The concept of giving with joy was valued in both secular and religious contexts. In Jewish tradition, giving was not only a duty but also an opportunity to express one's faith and trust in God. The early Christian community embraced this understanding, emphasizing the importance of the heart's attitude in acts of charity and service.

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

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cheerfulness.

From hilaros; alacrity -- cheerfulness.

see GREEK hilaros

Forms and Transliterations
ιλαρότητα ιλαροτητι ιλαρότητι ἱλαρότητι ιλαρύναι ιλαρώς hilaroteti hilarotēti hilaróteti hilarótēti ilaroteti ilarotēti
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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.

















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