KJV dictionary & concordance

willingly

Meaning of “willingly”

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

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

25 occurrences23 verses15 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 25:2

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KJV PCE

For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Lamentations 3:33 · retained source text

For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieue the children of men.

1611 marginal noteHeb. from his heart.

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Source order

1 · Direct Scripture definition

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;

2 · KJV context and cross-references

Historical English dictionary sources

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

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