Strong's Lexicon hekousiós: Willingly, voluntarily Original Word: ἑκουσίως Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective ἑκούσιος (hekousios), meaning "voluntary" or "willing." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἑκουσίως, the concept of voluntary service or offering is present in the Old Testament, such as in the Hebrew word נְדָבָה (nedavah), meaning "freewill offering" (Strong's Hebrew 5071). Usage: The adverb ἑκουσίως (hekousiós) is used to describe an action done out of one's own free will, without compulsion or obligation. It emphasizes the voluntary nature of an action, highlighting the willingness and intentionality behind it. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of voluntary action was significant in both legal and social contexts. Voluntary actions were often seen as more genuine and commendable, as they reflected the true intentions and character of an individual. In the early Christian community, the idea of willingly serving God and others was a key aspect of discipleship and spiritual maturity. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1596 hekousíōs (an adverb, derived from 1595 /hekoúsion) – properly, willingly (willfully), i.e. "what is of free-will" (J. Thayer). See 1635 (hekōn). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hekousios Definition voluntarily NASB Translation voluntarily (1), willfully (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1596: ἑκουσίωςἑκουσίως, adverb (from Euripides down), voluntarily, willingly, of one's own accord: Hebrews 10:26 (ἑκουσίως ἁμαρτάνειν (A. V. to sin willfully) is tacitly opposed to sins committed inconsiderately, and from ignorance or from weakness); 1 Peter 5:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance willfully, willingly. Adverb from the same as hekousion; voluntarily -- wilfully, willingly. see GREEK hekousion Forms and Transliterations Εκουσιως εκουσίως Ἑκουσίως Ekousios Ekousiōs Hekousios Hekousiōs Hekousíos HekousíōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 10:26 AdvGRK: Ἑκουσίως γὰρ ἁμαρτανόντων NAS: For if we go on sinning willfully after KJV: sin wilfully after INT: [if] willingly indeed sin 1 Peter 5:2 Adv |
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