G2309 — θέλω (thélō)
Strong's G2309 (Greek)
Greek: θέλω (thélō)
Pronunciation: thel'-o
Derivation: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138;
Definition: 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
KJV Renderings: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly))
Cross References
| Strong's | Original | Transliteration | Derivation | Definition | KJV Renderings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G138 | αἱρέομαι | hairéomai | probably akin to G142 | to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer | choose |
| G1014 | βούλομαι | boúlomai | middle voice of a primary verb | to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing | be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing) |
Sources. The definition, derivation and KJV renderings are James Strong's own wording from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890) — public domain. The numbered senses and the Hebrew–Greek cross-references are the editorial work of the OpenScriptures Strong's dictionary, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0; their sense-outline conventions match the Outline of Biblical Usage (Online Bible, Larry Pierce), noted as a convention match rather than a documented claim.
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