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ἥδιστα G2236

G2236 is the Greek word ἥδιστα, transliterated hḗdista. The King James Version most often renders it most gladly.

Word: ἥδισταTransliteration: hḗdistaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

with great pleasure.

Where it comes from

neuter plural of the superlative of the same as G2234 (ἡδέως).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

most gladly 1×very gladly 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: most (very) gladly.

Verses using ἥδιστα

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 12:9 · KJV

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 · KJV

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2236 mean?

G2236 is the Greek word ἥδιστα (hḗdista), meaning with great pleasure.

How is G2236 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it most gladly (1 time), very gladly (1 time).

How many times does G2236 appear in the Bible?

ἥδιστα (hḗdista) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2236 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter plural of the superlative of the same as G2234 (ἡδέως).

Nearby entries

G2233 · ἡγέομαι — to lead, i.e. command (with official…G2234 · ἡδέως — sweetly, i.e. (figuratively) with pleasure G2235 · ἤδη — even now G2237 · ἡδονή — sensual delight; by implication, desire G2238 · ἡδύοσμον — a sweet-scented plant, i.e. mint G2239 · ἦθος — usage, i.e. (plural) moral habits

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