Strong's G2309 (Greek)[edit | edit source]

Greek: θέλω (thélō)

Pronunciation: thel'-o

Derivation: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of

Definition: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of αἱρέομαι; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas βούλομαι 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:--desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).

KJV Renderings: :--desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean,

please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G138
• GREEK G1014

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