Strongs Number: G2307
- Greek Word
- θέλημα
- Transliteration
- thelēma
- Phonetic
- thel'-ay-mah
- Part of Speech
- Noun Neuter
- Strongs Definition
-
a determination (properly the thing) that is (actively) choice (specifically purpose decree; abstractly volition) or (passively) inclination
- Thayers Definition
-
1. what one wishes or has determined shall be done
a. of the purpose of God to bless mankind through Christ
b. of what God wishes to be done by us
1. commands, precepts
2. will, choice, inclination, desire, pleasure
- Origin
- From the prolonged form of G2309
- Bible Usage
- desire pleasure will.