Strong’s G4289 · Greek

πρόθυμος
próthymos

Definition

forward in spirit, i.e. predisposed; neuter (as noun) alacrity

Etymology

from G4253 (πρό) and G2372 (θυμός);

Where the KJV renders it

  • ready
  • willing

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What the first audience heard

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