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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