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willingly

Meaning of “willingly”

By one's own choice or consent; not by constraint.

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Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
25 occurrences23 verses15 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 25:2

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1 Chronicles 29:6
¶ Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king’s work, offered willingly,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 29:6 · retained source text

¶ Then the chiefe of the fathers and Princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captaines of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers ouer the Kings worke, offered willingly,

1 Chronicles 29:9
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 29:9 · retained source text

Then the people reioyced, for that they offred willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and Dauid the King also reioyced with great ioy.

1 Chronicles 29:14
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 29:14 · retained source text

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine owne haue we giuen thee.

1611 marginal noteHebr. retaine or obtain strength

1611 marginal noteHebr. of thine hand.

1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 29:17 · retained source text

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in vprightnesse. As for me, in the vprightnes of mine heart I haue willingly offered all these things: and now haue I seene with ioy, thy people which are present here, to offer willingly vnto thee.

1611 marginal noteHeb. found

1611 marginal noteCha. 23.9. 1.Sam. 16.7.

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1 Peter 5:2

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;

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Without reluctance. ... By one's own choice.

volume 2, leaf 932, column 1 (adverb entry)