Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
gladly
Usage: ἡδέως adv. (ἡδύς, sweet), [in LXX: Pro.3:24 (עָרַב), etc. ;] gladly, with pleasure: Mrk.6:20 12:37, 2Co.11:19; superlat., ἥδιστα, very gladly (B1., § 11, 3), 2Co.12:9 12:15.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2234
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
12
Books
8
Strong's G2234 Quick Answer
Strong's G2234 ἡδέως (hedeos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hedeos (hay-deh'-oce) adv. 1. sweetly 2. (figuratively) with pleasure It has 12 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include gladly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- hedeos (hay-deh'-oce) adv. 1. sweetly 2. (figuratively) with pleasure
- Usage
- 12 linked usages
- Books
- 8 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- gladly
Meaning and Definition
hedeos (hay-deh'-oce) adv. 1. sweetly 2. (figuratively) with pleasure [adverb from a derivative of the base of G2237] KJV: gladly Root(s): G2237
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2234. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2234 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hedeos, 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.
gladly
Mark 6:20
3×
How Strong's G2234 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 6 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.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2234 (ἡδέως) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 2:27 — ἡδέως
- 2 Maccabees 6:30 — ἡδέως
- 2 Maccabees 11:26 — ἡδέως
- 4 Maccabees 10:20 — ἡδέως
- Esther (Greek) 1:10 — ἡδέως
Strong's G2234 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 G2234 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.
Strong's G2234 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,
And if thou sleep, thou shalt slumber sweetly.
And the sweet water of theft.
Strong's G2234 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
6 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
for it is meet that thou shouldest marry my daughter: nevertheless I will declare unto thee the truth.
even as it is no ease unto him that prepareth a banquet, and seeketh the benefit of others: yet for the pleasuring of many we will undertake gladly this great pains;
But when he was ready to die with stripes, he groaned, and said, It is manifest unto the Lord, that hath the holy knowledge, that whereas I might have been delivered from death, I now endure sore pains in body by being beaten: but in soul am well content to suffer these things, because I fear him.
Usage Excerpts
First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2234.
On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,
And if thou sleep, thou shalt slumber sweetly.
And the sweet water of theft.
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.
for it is meet that thou shouldest marry my daughter: nevertheless I will declare unto thee the truth.
even as it is no ease unto him that prepareth a banquet, and seeketh the benefit of others: yet for the pleasuring of many we will undertake gladly this great pains;
But when he was ready to die with stripes, he groaned, and said, It is manifest unto the Lord, that hath the holy knowledge, that whereas I might have been delivered from death, I now endure sore pains in body by being beaten: but in soul am well content to suffer these things, because I fear him.
Thou shalt do well therefore to send unto them, and grant them peace, that when they are certified of our mind, they may be of good comfort, and ever go cheerfully about their own affairs.
Gladly do we lose our limbs in behalf of God.
Weep for the dead, for he hath lost the light: And weep for the fool, for he wanteth understanding: Make little weeping for the dead, for he is at rest: But the life of the fool is worse than death.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2234, grouped by book.
Esther 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2234 FAQ
What does hedeos (ἡδέως) mean?
Hedeos (Strong's G2234) is a Greek word most simply glossed "gladly". hedeos (hay-deh'-oce) adv. 1. sweetly 2. (figuratively) with pleasure
How many times is hedeos (ἡδέως) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G2234 across 8 books.
Where can I study hedeos (ἡδέως) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2234 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate hedeos (ἡδέως)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as gladly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2234 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 6 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2234, with linked reader references where each row is available.