G2307 θέλημα (thélēma) — will/desire

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G2307

a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination

KJV usage: :-- desire, pleasure, will.

Etymology: from the prolonged form of ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

will, bent, inclination, 1 Cor. 16:12; Eph. 2:3; 1 Pet. 4:3; resolve, 1 Cor. 7:37; will, purpose, design, 2 Tim. 2:26; 2 Pet. 1:21; will, sovereign pleasure, behest, Mt. 18:14; Lk. 12:47; Acts 13:22, et al. freq.; ἐν τῷ θελήματι θεοῦ, Deo permittente, if God please or permit, Rom. 1:10

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 6:10 Matthew 7:21 Matthew 12:50 Matthew 18:14 Matthew 21:31 Matthew 26:42 Mark 3:35 Luke 12:47 Luke 22:42 Luke 23:25 John 1:13 John 4:34 John 5:30 John 6:38 John 6:39 + 43 more →

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