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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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Proverbs 31:13
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 31:13 · retained source text

She seeketh wooll and flaxe, and worketh willingly with her hands.

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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)