Definition
ἡδέως
adv. (ἡδύς, sweet), [in LXX: Proverbs 3:24 (עָרַב), etc. ;]
gladly, with pleasure: Mark 6:20; 12:37, 2 Corinthians 11:19; superlat., ἥδιστα, very gladly (B1., § 11, 3), 2 Corinthians 12:9; 12:15.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἡδέως:
- עָרַבa.rev“to please”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Mark 6:20ἡδέως · gladly…because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
- Mark 12:37ἡδέως · with delightDavid himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.
- 2 Corinthians 11:19ἡδέωςFor you gladly put up with fools, since you are so wise.