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ἱλαρός G2431
G2431 is the Greek word ἱλαρός, transliterated hilarós. The King James Version most often renders it cheerful.
What it means
propitious or merry ("hilarious"), i.e. prompt or willing.
Where it comes from
from the same as G2436 (ἵλεως).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cheerful.
Verses using ἱλαρός
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 9:7 · KJV
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2431 mean?
G2431 is the Greek word ἱλαρός (hilarós), meaning propitious or merry ("hilarious"), i.e. prompt or willing.
How is G2431 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cheerful (1 time).
How many times does G2431 appear in the Bible?
ἱλαρός (hilarós) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2431 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G2436 (ἵλεως).
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