4289. prothumos

Lexicon

prothumos: Willing, eager, ready

Original Word: πρόθυμος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: prothumos
Pronunciation: pro'-thoo-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (proth'-oo-mos)
Definition: Willing, eager, ready
Meaning: eager, ready, willing, prompt.

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

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 Origin
from pro and thumos
Definition
willing, ready
NASB Translation
eager (1), willing (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4289: πρόθυμος

πρόθυμος, 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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from πρό (pro, "before") and θυμός (thymos, "passion" or "spirit").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πρόθυμος, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey willingness and eagerness, such as:

• H5068 נָדַב (nadab): To volunteer, to be willing.
• H7521 רָצָה (ratsah): To be pleased with, to accept favorably.

These Hebrew terms, like πρόθυμος, emphasize a voluntary and eager disposition, often in the context of offering or service.

Usage: The term πρόθυμος is used in the New Testament to describe a state of readiness or eagerness, often in the context of a willingness to act or serve. It conveys a sense of zeal and promptness in fulfilling a task or duty.

Context: The Greek word πρόθυμος appears in several New Testament passages, illustrating a commendable attitude of readiness and eagerness in spiritual and practical matters. This term is often associated with a positive disposition towards God's work and the service of others.

In Matthew 26:41, Jesus uses πρόθυμος to describe the spirit of the disciples: "Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak." Here, πρόθυμος highlights the contrast between the disciples' eager spirit and their physical frailty, emphasizing the need for vigilance and prayer.

In Mark 14:38, a parallel passage to Matthew 26:41, the same concept is reiterated, underscoring the importance of spiritual readiness despite human limitations.

In 2 Corinthians 8:11, Paul encourages the Corinthian church to complete their intended act of giving: "Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means." Here, πρόθυμος is used to commend the initial eagerness of the Corinthians and to urge them to follow through with their commitment.

The use of πρόθυμος in these contexts reflects a broader biblical principle that values a willing and eager heart in the service of God and others. It underscores the importance of aligning one's intentions with actions, demonstrating a readiness to fulfill God's purposes.

Forms and Transliterations

προθυμον πρόθυμον πρόθυμος prothumon prothymon próthymon

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 26:41 Adj-NNS
GRK: 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
GRK: μὲν πνεῦμα πρόθυμον ἡ δὲ
NAS: the spirit is willing, but the flesh
KJV: truly [is] ready, but
INT: indeed spirit [is] willing but

Romans 1:15 Adj-NNS
GRK: κατ' ἐμὲ πρόθυμον καὶ ὑμῖν
NAS: for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel
KJV: in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel
INT: as to me [there is] readiness also to you

Strong's Greek 4289
3 Occurrences

πρόθυμον — 3 Occ.