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Strong's G1635 ἑκών (hekon)

Hekon means “willingly” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1635 — gerem (“bone”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1635
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G1635 Quick Answer

Strong's G1635 ἑκών (hekon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hekon (hek-own') adj. 1. willing, voluntary [of uncertain affinity] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include willingly and will. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
hekon (hek-own') adj. 1. willing, voluntary [of uncertain affinity]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
willingly and will

Meaning and Definition

hekon (hek-own') adj. 1. willing, voluntary [of uncertain affinity] KJV: willingly

Original Word
ἑκών
Transliteration
hekon
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1635. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

voluntarily

Usage: ἑκών, -οῦσα, -όν [in LXX: Exo.21:13, Job.36:19 * ;] willing, of one's own free will: Rom.8:20, 1Co.9:17 (Cremer, 246).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1635 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hekon, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

will 1 Corinthians 9:17 willingly Romans 8:20

How Strong's G1635 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1635 (ἑκών) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1635 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1635 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 8:20 KJV

For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

1 Corinthians 9:17 KJV

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.

Strong's G1635 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 21:13 Septuagint / Brenton

But as for him that did it not willingly, but God delivered him into his hands, I will give thee a place whither the slayer may flee.

Job 36:19 Septuagint / Brenton

Let not thy mind willingly turn thee aside From the petition of the feeble that are in distress.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1635.

Exodus 21:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But as for him that did it not willingly, but God delivered him into his hands, I will give thee a place whither the slayer may flee.
Job 36:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Let not thy mind willingly turn thee aside From the petition of the feeble that are in distress.
Romans 8:20 New Testament, KJV
For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
1 Corinthians 9:17 New Testament, KJV
For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1635, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 21:13
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 36:19
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 8:20
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 9:17

Strong's G1635 FAQ

What does hekon (ἑκών) mean?

Hekon (Strong's G1635) is a Greek word most simply glossed "willingly". hekon (hek-own') adj. 1. willing, voluntary [of uncertain affinity]

How many times is hekon (ἑκών) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1635 across 4 books.

Where can I study hekon (ἑκών) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1635 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate hekon (ἑκών)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as willingly and will. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1635 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1635, with linked reader references where each row is available.