G2431: ἱλαρός
hilarós · “cheerful”
Definition
propitious or merry ("hilarious"), i.e. prompt or willing
KJV translates it as: cheerful
Word origin: from the same as G2436 (ἵλεως);
Extended definition
ἱλαρός, -ά, -όν
(ἵλαος = ἵλεως, which see), [in LXX: Pro.19:12 (רָצוֹן) Pro.22:8, Est.5:1, Job.33:26, Sir.13:26 26:4, 3Ma.6:35 * ;]
cheerful, joyous: 2Co.9:7 (Pro.22:8" (LXX) )†
(AS)
(ἵλαος = ἵλεως, which see), [in LXX: Pro.19:12 (רָצוֹן) Pro.22:8, Est.5:1, Job.33:26, Sir.13:26 26:4, 3Ma.6:35 * ;]
cheerful, joyous: 2Co.9:7 (Pro.22:8" (LXX) )†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2431 is translated
- a cheerful ×1
Bible verses with G2431 (hilarós)
Hilarós appears in 1 verse.
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.