Strong's Lexicon hilaros: Cheerful, joyful Original Word: ἱλαρός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἵλαος (hilaos), meaning "propitious" or "gracious." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hilaros," 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 Greek word "hilaros" conveys a sense of cheerfulness or joyfulness. It is used to describe a disposition that is marked by a joyful and willing spirit. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the attitude of giving, emphasizing a heart that gives freely and joyfully without reluctance or compulsion. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of cheerfulness was often linked to generosity and benevolence. A cheerful giver was seen as someone who gave out of a genuine desire to help others, reflecting a virtuous character. This cultural understanding is mirrored in the biblical context, where cheerfulness in giving is encouraged as a reflection of one's faith and trust in God's provision. HELPS Word-studies 2431 hilarós – properly, propitious; disposed because satisfied – describing someone who is cheerfully ready to act because already approving ("already persuaded"). 2431 /hilarós ("won over, already inclined") is only used in 2 Cor 9:7 where it describes spontaneously non-reluctant giving. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as hileós Definition cheerful NASB Translation cheerful (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2431: ἱλαρόςἱλαρός, ἱλαρα, ἱλαρόν (ἴλαος propitious), cheerful, joyous, prompt to do anything: 2 Corinthians 9:7; Proverbs 19:12; Proverbs 22:8; Sir. 13:26 ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cheerful. From the same as hileos; propitious or merry ("hilarious"), i.e. Prompt or willing -- cheerful. see GREEK hileos Forms and Transliterations ιλαρον ιλαρόν ἱλαρὸν hilaron hilaròn ilaronLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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