G2309GreekThélō

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

207
Total Occurrences
22
Books
0
Old Testament
207
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to will, have in mind, intend
  • 2to be resolved or determined, to purpose
  • 3to desire, to wish
  • 4to love
  • 5to take delight in, have pleasure

Etymology & Derivation

apparently strengthened from the alternate form of g0138

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