G2309
θέλω
thelō
Appears in 178 Bible verses
Strong's Definition
properlydenotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively) by implication, towish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly) impersonally for the future tense, to be about to by Hebraism, todelight in — desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean,please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Detailed Meaning
to will, have in mind, intend, to be resolved or determined, to purpose, to desire, to wish, to love, to like to do a thing, be fond of doing, to take delight in, have pleasure
Part of Speech
verb
KJV Translation Counts
will/would(159x)
desire(13x)
desirous(3x)
list(3x)
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Related Words
G138 | αἱρέω | choose