Greek · G2432 · unreviewed

ἱλαρότης

Alacrity

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ἱλαρότης G2432
Pronunciation hilarótēs

What does ἱλαρότης (hilarótēs) mean in the Bible?

ἱλαρότης (hilarótēs) is a Greek word meaning "alacrity". ἱλαρότης, -ητος, ἡ (ἱλαρός), [in LXX: Pro.

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Meaning

alacrity
Extended definition

Cheerful willingness in giving or service, not grudging or reluctant obedience

(ἱλαρός), [in LXX: Pro.18:22 (רָצוֹן)* ;] cheerfulness: Rom.12:8.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Dative · Singular · Feminine Rom 12:8
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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