ἡδέως
edeos
gladly
adverb from a derivative of the base of ἡδονή; sweetly, i.e. (figuratively) with pleasure:--gladly.
Mark 12:37 · Word #16
Lexicon G2234
| Lemma | ἡδέως |
| Transliteration | hēdéōs |
| Strong's | G2234 |
| In-context | gladly |
| Literal | gladly |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἡδέως |
| Strong's | G2234 |
SIBI-P1 G2234-01
sweetly
| Root | ἡδέως (hēdéōs) |
| Core Meanings | sweetly, pleasantly, with delight, with glad willingness |
| Semantic Range | sweetly, pleasantly, gladly, with enjoyment, willingly, with delight |
| Conceptual Significance | The term conveys not merely outward compliance but inward delight or pleasure in action. In biblical contexts, it often emphasizes a willing and joyful disposition, highlighting the heart’s response rather than mere external behavior. |
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); indeclinable; modifies a verb to describe the manner of an action. No tense, voice, mood, number, or gender distinctions apply. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb ἡδέως derives from the root ἡδύς (“sweet, pleasant”) and is cognate with ἡδονή (“pleasure”). Rendering it as “sweetly” preserves the underlying sense of pleasant sweetness while functioning properly as an adverb modifying a verb, reflecting the simple adverbial form indicated by the morphology. |
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Word Usage (3 occurrences of G2234)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 6:20 | ἡδέως | edeos | gladly |
| Mark 12:37 | ἡδέως | edeos | gladly |
| 2 Corinthians 11:19 | ἡδέως | edeos |