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G2307

θέλημα

thelēma

Neuter noun · From the prolonged form of θέλω (G2309)

From the prolonged form of G2309; a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination:—desire, pleasure, will.

Outline

  1. what one wishes or has determined shall be done
    1. of the purpose of God to bless mankind through Christ
    2. of what God wishes to be done by us
      1. commands, precepts
  2. will, choice, inclination, desire, pleasure

Usages (2/2)

Hebrews 13:21

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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1 Peter 2:15

For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

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1 Peter 3:17

For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

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1 Peter 4:2

That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

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1 Peter 4:3

For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

Precepts

1 Corinthians 12:2

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1 Peter 4:19

Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

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2 Peter 1:21

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

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1 John 2:17

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

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1 John 5:14

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

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Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

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