Lexical Definition
ἱλαρός hilarós (hil-ar-os') cheerful G:A
from the same as ἵλεως
cheerful.
- propitious or merry ("hilarious"), i.e. prompt or willing
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἱλαρὸν | a cheerful | 2Cor.9.7 |
| ιλαρόν | A happy | LXX.Prov.22.8 |
| his happy | LXX.Prov.19.12 |
Abbott-Smith
ἱλαρός, -ά, -όν (< ἵλαος = ἵλεως, q.v.), [in LXX: Pr 19:12 (רָצוֹן) 22:8, Es 5:1, Jb 33:26, Si 13:26 26:4, III Mac 6:35*;]
cheerful, joyous: II Co 9:7 (Pr 22:8(9)(LXX)).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 5:1 |
| Job | 33:26 |
| Proverbs | 19:12 · 22:8 · 22:9 |
| 2 Corinthians | 9:7 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἱλαρός [ῐ], ά, όν,
(ἵλαος) cheerful, merry, φέγγος [NT+5th c.BC+], gracious, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; -ωτέρα ἀγγελία more cheerful news, [Refs]. adverb -ρῶς[LXX+5th c.BC+]
__II of blood, quick-pulsing, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__III of imitation gold, bright, [Refs 3rd c.AD+] adverb ἱλαρῶς (to be read ἱλαρῷ)[Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 2Cor.9.7 ☩ LXX.Prov.22.8 ☩ LXX.Job.22.26