G2309

θέλω

thelō

Verb · Apparently strengthened from the alternate form of αἱρέω (G138)

Apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138; 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:—desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).

Outline

  1. to will, have in mind, intend
    1. to be resolved or determined, to purpose
    2. to desire, to wish
    3. to love
      1. to like to do a thing, be fond of doing
    4. to take delight in, have pleasure

Usages (3/5)

John 8:44

Breakdown

This is Yahawashi talking to Israelites. murderer from the beginning Cain - who got reincarnated as Esau, the progenitor of the Edomites.

Precepts

Job 13:4

Strongs concordance

Acts 17:18

Breakdown

Epicureans:A disciple or student of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. Stoicks: (Stoics) Hellenistic philosophy founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early 3rd century BC.

Strongs concordance

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