Strong's Lexicon prothumos: Willing, eager, ready Original Word: πρόθυμος Word Origin: Derived from πρό (pro, "before") and θυμός (thumos, "passion" or "spirit") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "prothumos," the concept of willingness and eagerness can be found in Hebrew words like נָדִיב (nadiv, "willing" or "noble") and חָפֵץ (chaphets, "delight" or "desire"). Usage: The Greek word "prothumos" conveys a sense of eagerness, readiness, or willingness. It describes a proactive attitude, often in the context of being prepared to act or respond positively. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a disposition that is enthusiastic and ready to serve or obey. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as eagerness and readiness were highly valued, especially in the context of service and duty. The concept of being "prothumos" would have been understood as a commendable trait, reflecting a person's dedication and commitment. In the early Christian community, this attitude was particularly important as believers were called to serve one another and spread the Gospel with zeal. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4289 próthymos (from 4253 /pró, "before" and 2372 /thymós, "passion") – properly, pre-disposed (positively inclined); enthusiastically willing; eager, "ready-to-go"; free, not weighed down by pre-existing (pre-set) objections or resistance; hence, willing, spontaneously generous, etc. See 4288 (prothymia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pro and thumos Definition willing, ready NASB Translation eager (1), willing (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4289: πρόθυμοςπρόθυμος, πρόθυμον (πρό and θυμός), from (Sophocles and) Herodotus down, ready, willing: Matthew 26:41; Mark 14:38; neuter τό πρόθυμον, equivalent to ἡ προθυμία: Romans 1:15, as in Thucydides 3, 82; Plato, legg. 9, p. 859 b.; Euripides, Med. verse 178; Josephus, Antiquities 4, 8, 13; Herodian, 8, 3, 15 (6 edition, Bekker) (on which cf. Irmisch); 3Macc. 5:26. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ready, willing. From pro and thumos; forward in spirit, i.e. Predisposed; neuter (as noun) alacrity -- ready, willing. see GREEK pro see GREEK thumos Forms and Transliterations προθυμον πρόθυμον πρόθυμος prothumon prothymon próthymonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 26:41 Adj-NNSGRK: μὲν πνεῦμα πρόθυμον ἡ δὲ NAS: the spirit is willing, but the flesh KJV: indeed [is] willing, but INT: indeed spirit [is] willing but Mark 14:38 Adj-NNS Romans 1:15 Adj-NNS |
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