Bible Dictionary
FRANKLY
Frankly means freely, graciously, or without reluctance. In Luke it describes forgiveness granted willingly and generously.
Definition
Frankly means freely, readily, graciously, or without reluctance. In the relevant biblical expression it describes an act granted willingly and generously rather than grudgingly.
Biblical Usage
In Luke 7, the word describes forgiving a debtor freely or graciously. The same underlying term can also mean to grant, bestow, or forgive, emphasizing a gift or pardon given as an act of favor.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>frank'-li (charizomai):</p><p>"Frankly" in the sense of "freely," "readily," "graciously," occurs only in the translation of charizomai, properly "to gratify," "to do that which is grateful or pleasing," "to forgive" (Lu 7:42, "He frankly forgave them both," the Revised Version (British and American) has simply "forgave"; the same word is translated in Lu 7:43, the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American), "forgave," in Lu 7:21 the King James Version it is "gave," the Revised Version (British and American) "bestowed," granted to see). It occurs in the New Testament only in Luke and Paul.</p>