G1014 βούλομαι (boúlomai) — to plan

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1014

to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing

KJV usage: :--be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing).

Etymology: middle voice of a primary verb;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to be willing, disposed, Mk. 15:15; Acts 25:20; 28:18; to intend, Mt. 1:19; Acts 5:28; 12:4; 2 Cor. 1:15; to desire, 1 Tim. 6:9; to choose, be pleased, Jn. 18:39; Acts 18:15; Jas. 3:4; to will, decree, appoint, Lk. 22:42; Jas. 1:18; 1 Cor. 12:11; 1 Tim. 2:8; 5:14; ἐβουλόμην, I could wish, Acts 25:22

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 1:19 Matthew 11:27 Mark 15:15 Luke 10:22 Luke 22:42 John 18:39 Acts 5:28 Acts 5:33 Acts 12:4 Acts 15:37 Acts 17:20 Acts 18:15 Acts 18:27 Acts 19:30 Acts 22:30 + 22 more →

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