Greek · G1596 · unreviewed

ἑκουσίως

Voluntarily

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ἑκουσίως G1596
Pronunciation hekousíōs

What does ἑκουσίως (hekousíōs) mean in the Bible?

ἑκουσίως (hekousíōs) is a Greek word meaning "voluntarily". ἑκουσίως adv. Indicates settled rejection rather than momentary weakness.

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Meaning

voluntarily
Extended definition

Voluntary action done with conscious choice and inner willingness, not coercion or reluctance

adv., [in LXX: Psa.54:6 (נְדָבָה) 2Ma.14:3, al. ;] voluntarily, willingly: Heb.10:26, 1Pe.5:2.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Indicates settled rejection rather than momentary weakness. Hebrews 10:26-31
Grammatical Forms

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Heb 10:26 · 1 Pet 5:2
Biblical Occurrences

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