ἡδέωςhēdéōs

gladly, with pleasure: Mark 6:20, Mark 12:37, 2 Corinthians 11:19; superlat., ἥδιστα, very gladly (Bl., § 11, 3), 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:15.

Greek (New Testament) · G2234

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 3 times in the Bible.

  • Mark 6:20 for Herod respected John; and knowing that he was a good and holy man, he protected him. Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him.
  • Mark 12:37 Since David himself called the Messiah ‘my Lord,’ how can the Messiah be his son?” The large crowd listened to him with great delight.
  • 2 Corinthians 11:19 After all, you think you are so wise, but you enjoy putting up with fools!

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.