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voluntary

Meaning of “voluntary”

Proceeding from one's own will or choice; not compelled.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
4 occurrences4 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Leviticus 1:3

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “voluntary”

KJV PCE
Leviticus 1:3
If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Leviticus 1:3 · retained source text

If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his owne voluntary will, at the doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation before the LORD.

1611 marginal noteExod. 29.10.

Leviticus 7:16
But if the sacrifice of his offering be a vow, or a voluntary offering, it shall be eaten the same day that he offereth his sacrifice: and on the morrow also the remainder of it shall be eaten:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 7:16 · retained source text

But if the sacrifice of his offering be a vow, or a voluntary offering, it shall be eaten the same day that he offereth his sacrifice: and on the morrowe also the remainder of it shall be eaten.

Ezekiel 46:12
Now when the prince shall prepare a voluntary burnt offering or peace offerings voluntarily unto the Lord, one shall then open him the gate that looketh toward the east, and he shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, as he did on the sabbath day: then he shall go forth; and after his going forth one shall shut the gate.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ezekiel 46:12 · retained source text

Now when the Prince shall prepare a voluntary burnt offering or peace offerings, voluntarily vnto the LORD, one shall then open him the gate that looketh toward the East, and he shall prepare his burnt offering, and his peace offerings, as hee did on the Sabbath day, then he shall goe foorth, and after his going foorth, one shall shut the gate.

Colossians 2:18
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Colossians 2:18 · retained source text

Let no man beguile you of your reward, in a voluntary humilitie, and worshipping of Angels, intruding into those things which hee hath not seene, vainely puft vp by his fleshly minde:

1611 marginal noteOr, iudge against you.

1611 marginal noteGr. being a voluntary. in humilitie.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Leviticus 1:3

If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Acting by choice ... acting without being influenced or impelled by another. ... Willing; acting with willingness. ... Done freely, or of choice. ... Acting of his own accord.

volume 2, leaves 895-896, columns 3-1 (adjective entry, bounded senses 1, 4, 6-7)