βούλομαι (boúlomai) — Be Disposed

Greek word study: βούλομαι (boúlomai), Strong's G1014. to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing

GreekStrong's G1014
Quick definition
Greek word
βούλομαι (boúlomai)

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to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing

Word study
Derivation: middle voice of a primary verb;

KJV translation words: be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1014 is tagged on 37 words in 37 verses across 17 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 1:19 and last appears in Jude 1:5.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

desiring ×5I want ×4intending ×2shall choose ×2We resolve ×1You are willing ×1he purposed ×1shall resolve ×1they were desiring ×1was planning ×1wish you ×1you intend ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

βουλόμενος ×6βούλομαι ×3ἐβουλόμην ×3Βούλομαι ×2βουλομένου ×2βουλόμενός ×2βούλεσθε ×2βούλεται ×2βούληται ×2ἐβούλοντο ×2

Books where it appears most

Acts ×141 Timothy ×3James ×3Matthew ×2Luke ×22 Corinthians ×2Mark ×1John ×1

Verses (first 25 of 37)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1012 βουλή (boulḗ), G1013 βούλημα (boúlēma), G1917 ἐπιβουλή (epiboulḗ), G2103 Εὔβουλος (Eúboulos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does boúlomai (G1014) mean?

To "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing.

How is G1014 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1014 as: be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing).

How often does βούλομαι (boúlomai) appear?

Strong's G1014 is tagged on 37 words in 37 verses across 17 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 1:19 and last appears in Jude 1:5.