Hēdéōs — G2234
G2234 · Greek — ἡδέως
Pronunciation: hay-deh'-oce
Definition
adverb
sweetly, i.e. (figuratively) with pleasure
Usually translated as
gladly
Origin
adverb from a derivative of the base of G2237
Occurrences
Hēdéōs occurs 3 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (2), 2 Corinthians (1)
- Mark 6:20 — For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly (ἡδέως).
- Mark 12:37 — David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly (ἡδέως).
- 2 Corinthians 11:19 — For ye suffer fools gladly (ἡδέως), seeing ye yourselves are wise.
Strong's Lexicon — H