Θέλω
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e., choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e., be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by hebraism, to delight in
Strong’s Definition
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e., choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e., be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by hebraism, to delight in
Etymology & Derivation
apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G0138
KJV Usage
desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will(-ing(-ly)) (have)
Detailed Definition
From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.
- 1.to will, have in mind, intend
- 2.to be resolved or determined, to purpose
- 3.to desire, to wish
- 4.to love
- 5.to take delight in, have pleasure