Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
eagerness
Usage: προθυμία, -ας, ἡ (πρόθυμος), [in LXX: Sir.45:23 * ;] eagerness, willingness, readiness: Act.17:11, 2Co.8:11-12 8:19 9:2.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4288
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
6
Books
3
Strong's G4288 Quick Answer
Strong's G4288 προθυμία (prothumia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. prothumia (proth-oo-mee'-ah) n. 1. predisposition, i.e. alacrity [from G4289] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include mind, readiness, and forwardness. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- prothumia (proth-oo-mee'-ah) n. 1. predisposition, i.e. alacrity [from G4289]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- mind, readiness, and forwardness
Meaning and Definition
prothumia (proth-oo-mee'-ah) n. 1. predisposition, i.e. alacrity [from G4289] KJV: forwardness of mind, readiness (of mind), ready (willing) mind Root(s): G4289
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4288. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4288 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render prothumia, 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 G4288 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 5 linked usages.
- 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 G4288 (προθυμία) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Sirach 45:23 — προθυμίας
Strong's G4288 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 G4288 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
Strong's G4288 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
The third in glory is Phinehas the son of Eleazar, Because he had zeal in the fear of the Lord, And stood up with good courage of heart when the people were turned back, And made reconciliation for Israel.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4288.
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:
For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
The third in glory is Phinehas the son of Eleazar, Because he had zeal in the fear of the Lord, And stood up with good courage of heart when the people were turned back, And made reconciliation for Israel.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4288, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 4 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4288 FAQ
What does prothymia (προθυμία) mean?
Prothymia (Strong's G4288) is a Greek word most simply glossed "forwardness of mind". prothumia (proth-oo-mee'-ah) n. 1. predisposition, i.e. alacrity [from G4289]
How many times is prothymia (προθυμία) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G4288 across 3 books.
Where can I study prothymia (προθυμία) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4288 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate prothymia (προθυμία)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as mind, readiness, and forwardness. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4288 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4288, with linked reader references where each row is available.