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Strong's G2236 ἥδιστα (hedista)

hedista - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2236 — zaraq (“sprinkle”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2236
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G2236 Quick Answer

Strong's G2236 ἥδιστα (hedista) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hedista (hay'-dis-tah) adv. 1. with great pleasure [neuter plural of the superlative of the same as G2234] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include most and very. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
hedista (hay'-dis-tah) adv. 1. with great pleasure [neuter plural of the superlative of the same as G2234]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
most and very

Meaning and Definition

hedista (hay'-dis-tah) adv. 1. with great pleasure [neuter plural of the superlative of the same as G2234] KJV: most (very) gladly Root(s): G2234

Original Word
ἥδιστα
Transliteration
hedista
Derivation
Root: ἡδέως R1: 2234
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2236. 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)

most gladly

Usage: ἥδιστα, see: ἡδέως. 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)

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How Strong's G2236 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hedista, 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.

How Strong's G2236 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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.

Strong's G2236 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 G2236 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 12:15 KJV

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2236.

2 Corinthians 12:9 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:15 New Testament, KJV
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2236, grouped by book.

2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2236 FAQ

What does hedista (ἥδιστα) mean?

Strong's G2236 is a Greek entry for G2236 ἥδιστα (hedista). hedista (hay'-dis-tah) adv. 1. with great pleasure [neuter plural of the superlative of the same as G2234]

How many times is hedista (ἥδιστα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2236 across 1 book.

Where can I study hedista (ἥδιστα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2236 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate hedista (ἥδιστα)?

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