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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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Exodus 25:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Exodus 25:2 · retained source text

Speake vnto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of euery man that giueth it willingly with his heart, ye shall take my offering.

1611 marginal noteHebr. take for me.

1611 marginal noteOr, heaue offering.

1611 marginal noteChap. 35.5.

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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;

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Historical definitions

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

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