G1596
G1596 — ἑκουσίως
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
hekousios (hek-ou-see'-ose) adv.
1. willingly, voluntarily
[adverb from a derivative from G1635]
KJV: wilfully, willingly
Root(s): G1635
See also: G1595
TWOT
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KJV Renderings
wilfully, willingly
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἑκουσίως, adverb (from Euripides down), voluntarily, willingly, of one’s own accord: Heb 10:26 (ἑκουσίως ἁμαρτάνειν (A. V. to sin willfully) is tacitly opposed to sins committed inconsiderately, and from ignorance or from weakness); 1Pe 5:2.
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἑκουσίωσ (wilfully)
Hebrews 10:26
- KJV: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
- GK: εκουσίως γαρ αμαρτανόντων ημών μετά το λαβείν την επίγνωσιν της αληθείας ουκέτι περί αμαρτιών απολείπεται θυσία
1 Peter 5:2
- KJV: Feed the flock of God which is among you taking the oversight not by constraint but willingly not for filthy lucre but of a ready mind
- GK: ποιμάνατε το εν υμίν ποίμνιον του θεού επισκοπούντες μη αναγκαστώς αλλ΄ εκουσίως μηδέ αισχροκερδώς αλλά προθύμως