Strong's Dictionary Number: [2309]
2309
1 Original Word: θέλω
2 Word Origin: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of (138)
3 Transliterated Word: thelo
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 3:44,318
5 Phonetic Spelling: thel'-o
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of [138;]138; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas [1014]1014 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)).
8 Definition: - to will, have in mind, intend
- to be resolved or determined, to purpose
- to desire, to wish
- to love
- to like to do a thing, be fond of doing
- to take delight in, have pleasure
9 English: desire, be disposed (forward), intend,..
0 Usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will(-ing(-ly)) (have)
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