Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
eagerly
Usage: προθύμως [in LXX: 2Ch.29:34 (יָשָׁר לֵבָב), Tob.7:8, al. ;] eagerly, readily, with a ready mind: 1Pe.5:2.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4290
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
5
Strong's G4290 Quick Answer
Strong's G4290 προθύμως (prothumos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. prothumos (proth-oo'-moce) adv. 1. with alacrity [adverb from G4289] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include willingly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- prothumos (proth-oo'-moce) adv. 1. with alacrity [adverb from G4289]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- willingly
Meaning and Definition
prothumos (proth-oo'-moce) adv. 1. with alacrity [adverb from G4289] KJV: willingly Root(s): G4289
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4290. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4290 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render prothumos, 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.
willingly
1 Peter 5:2
How Strong's G4290 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 5 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 G4290 (προθύμως) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Chronicles 29:34 — προθύμως
- 2 Maccabees 6:28 — προθύμως
- 2 Maccabees 11:7 — προθύμως
- 4 Maccabees 1:1 — προθύμως
- 4 Maccabees 16:16 — προθύμως
Strong's G4290 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 G4290 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
Strong's G4290 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
But the priests were few, and could not flay the whole burnt offering, so their brethren the Levites helped them, until the work was finished, and until the priests had purified themselves: for the Levites more zealously purified themselves than the priests.
Strong's G4290 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And likewise Edna his wife and Sarah his daughter wept. Moreover they entertained them cheerfully; and after that they had killed a ram of the flock, they set store of meat on the table. Then said Tobias to Raphael, Brother Azariah, speak of those things of which thou didst talk in the way, and let this business be dispatched.
and leave a notable example to such as be young to die willingly and courageously for the honorable and holy laws. And when he had said these words, immediately he went to the torment:
Then Maccabeus himself first of all took weapons, exhorting the other that they would jeopard themselves together with him to help their brethren: so they went forth together with a willing mind.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4290.
But the priests were few, and could not flay the whole burnt offering, so their brethren the Levites helped them, until the work was finished, and until the priests had purified themselves: for the Levites more zealously purified themselves than the priests.
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
And likewise Edna his wife and Sarah his daughter wept. Moreover they entertained them cheerfully; and after that they had killed a ram of the flock, they set store of meat on the table. Then said Tobias to Raphael, Brother Azariah, speak of those things of which thou didst talk in the way, and let this business be dispatched.
and leave a notable example to such as be young to die willingly and courageously for the honorable and holy laws. And when he had said these words, immediately he went to the torment:
Then Maccabeus himself first of all took weapons, exhorting the other that they would jeopard themselves together with him to help their brethren: so they went forth together with a willing mind.
As I am going to demonstrate a most philosophical proposition, namely, that religious reasoning is absolute master of the passions, I would willingly advise you to give the utmost heed to philosophy.
O sons, noble is the contest; to which you being called as a witness for the nation, strive zealously for the laws of your country.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4290, grouped by book.
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4290 FAQ
What does prothymos (προθύμως) mean?
Prothymos (Strong's G4290) is a Greek word most simply glossed "willingly". prothumos (proth-oo'-moce) adv. 1. with alacrity [adverb from G4289]
How many times is prothymos (προθύμως) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G4290 across 5 books.
Where can I study prothymos (προθύμως) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4290 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate prothymos (προθύμως)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as willingly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4290 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4290, with linked reader references where each row is available.