Strong's Lexicon
G1635
G1635 — ἑκών
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G1635 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἑκών |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Etymology: | of uncertain affinity |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | hekon |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | hek-own' |
| Meaning: | 1. willing, voluntary |
| KJV Renderings: | willingly |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἑκών, ἑκοῦσα, ἑκον, unforced, voluntary, willing, of one’s own will, of one’s own accord: Rom 8:20; 1Co 9:17. (From Homer down.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἑκών (willingly)
Romans 8:20
- KJV: For the creature was made subject to vanity not willingly but by reason of him who hath subjected in hope
- GK: τη γαρ ματαιότητι η κτίσις υπετάγη ουχ εκούσα αλλά διά τον υποτάξαντα επ΄ ελπίδι
1 Corinthians 9:17
- KJV: For if I do this thing willingly I have a reward but if against my will a dispensation is committed unto me
- GK: ει γαρ εκών τούτο πράσσω μισθόν έχω ει δε άκων οικονομίαν πεπίστευμαι