What does prothumos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G4290

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

promptly, readily, willingly, heartily, cheerfully, 1 Pet. 5:2*

In the original Greek the word is written: προθύμως

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with prothumos

These are the most notable occurrences of prothumos (G4290) across the King James Bible.

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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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about prothumos

What does prothumos mean in Greek?

Strong's G4290 (prothumos) is a Greek word that means: promptly, readily, willingly, heartily, cheerfully, 1 Pet. 5:2* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does prothumos appear in the Bible?

The word prothumos (G4290) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4290?

Strong's G4290 is prothumos, a Greek word defined as: promptly, readily, willingly, heartily, cheerfully, 1 Pet. 5:2*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is prothumos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

prothumos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.