Strongs Number: G2309
| Greek Word: | θέλω |
| Transliteration: | thelō ethelō |
| Phonetic: | thel'-o eth-el'-o |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138; to determine (as an active voice option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive voice acquiescence in objective considerations) that is choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication to wish that is be inclined to (sometimes adverbially gladly); impersonally for the future tense to be about to; by Hebraism to delight in |
| Thayers Definition: |
1. to will, have in mind, intend a. to be resolved or determined, to purpose b. to desire, to wish c. to love 1. to like to do a thing, be fond of doing d. to take delight in, have pleasure |
| Origin: | Either the first or the second form may be used. In certain tenses θελέω theleō thel-eh'-o (and ἐθέλέω etheleō eth-el-eh'-o) are used which are otherwise obsolete |
| Bible Usage: | desire be disposed (forward) intend list love mean please have rather (be) will (have -ling -ling [ly]). |