θέλημα
thelēmaNoun (Neuter)G2307
will/desire
From: from the prolonged form of G2309 (θέλω);
Short Definition
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
Full Lexicon Entry
will, (a) objectively = that which is willed: ,; θ. θεοῦ,; κυρίου; pl., of precepts, WH, mg., (LXX); ἐστιν τὸ θ., with genitive of person(s); with inf. , (b) subjectively = *τὸ θέλειν *: ποιεῖν, (pl., WH, mg., ); γίνεσθαι,; ἡ *εὐδοκία *( βουλὴ) τοῦ θ.; ἐν θ. τοῦ θεοῦ; διὰ θ. θεοῦ,; κατὰ τὸ θ. θεοῦ; pl.
LXX Usage: chiefly for חָפֵץ, also for רָצוֹן, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
59 timesAppears 59 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
8
Ephesians
7
Matthew
6
Hebrews
5
1 Peter
4
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:1
- 2 Corinthians 1:1
- Ephesians 1:1
- Hebrews 10:36
- Luke 12:47
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