θέλημα (thélēma) — Desire

Greek word study: θέλημα (thélēma), Strong's G2307. a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination

GreekStrong's G2307
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Greek word
θέλημα (thélēma)

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a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination

Word study
Derivation: from the prolonged form of G2309 (θέλω);

KJV translation words: desire, pleasure, will

Where this word appears

Strong's G2307 is tagged on 63 words in 59 verses across 18 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:10 and last appears in Revelation 4:11.

How it is rendered in the text

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

will ×48the will ×10by the will ×1his will ×1is the will ×1things willed ×1to the will ×1

Forms found in the text

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

θέλημα ×34θελήματος ×14θέλημά ×7θελήματι ×6θελήματα ×1θελήματά ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×11Ephesians ×7Matthew ×6Luke ×5Hebrews ×5Romans ×41 Peter ×4Acts ×3

Verses (first 25 of 59)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2309 θέλω (thélō).

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 thélēma (G2307) mean?

A determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination.

How is G2307 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2307 as: desire, pleasure, will.

How often does θέλημα (thélēma) appear?

Strong's G2307 is tagged on 63 words in 59 verses across 18 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:10 and last appears in Revelation 4:11.