G2236: ἥδιστα
hḗdista · “most gladly”
Definition
with great pleasure
KJV translates it as: most (very) gladly
Word origin: neuter plural of the superlative of the same as G2234 (ἡδέως);
Extended definition
ἥδιστα, see: ἡδέως.
ἡδέως
adv. (ἡδύς, sweet), [in LXX: Pro.3:24 (עָרַב), etc. ;]
gladly, with pleasure: Mrk.6:20 12:37, 2Co.11:19; superlat., ἥδιστα, very gladly (B1., § 11, 3), 2Co.12:9 12:15.†
(AS)
ἡδέως
adv. (ἡδύς, sweet), [in LXX: Pro.3:24 (עָרַב), etc. ;]
gladly, with pleasure: Mrk.6:20 12:37, 2Co.11:19; superlat., ἥδιστα, very gladly (B1., § 11, 3), 2Co.12:9 12:15.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2236 is translated
- most gladly ×2
Bible verses with G2236 (hḗdista)
Hḗdista appears in 2 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
- 2 Corinthians 12:15
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.