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θέλημα G2307
G2307 is the Greek word θέλημα, transliterated thélēma. The King James Version most often renders it will.
What it means
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination.
Where it comes from
from the prolonged form of G2309 (θέλω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 60 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: desire, pleasure, will.
Verses using θέλημα
The first 40 of 56 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 6:10 · KJV
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Matthew 7:21 · KJV
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 12:50 · KJV
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Matthew 18:14 · KJV
Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
Matthew 21:31 · KJV
Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 26:42 · KJV
He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
Mark 3:35 · KJV
For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
Luke 11:2 · KJV
And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
Luke 12:47 · KJV
And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Luke 22:42 · KJV
Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
John 1:13 · KJV
Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
John 4:34 · KJV
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
John 5:30 · KJV
I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
John 6:38 · KJV
For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
John 6:39 · KJV
And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
John 6:40 · KJV
And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 7:17 · KJV
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
John 9:31 · KJV
Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
Acts 21:14 · KJV
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
Acts 22:14 · KJV
And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.
Romans 1:10 · KJV
Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
Romans 2:18 · KJV
And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
Romans 12:2 · KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 15:32 · KJV
That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
1 Corinthians 1:1 · KJV
Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
1 Corinthians 7:37 · KJV
Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.
1 Corinthians 16:12 · KJV
As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
2 Corinthians 1:1 · KJV
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
2 Corinthians 8:5 · KJV
And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
Galatians 1:4 · KJV
Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
Ephesians 1:1 · KJV
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 1:9 · KJV
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Ephesians 2:3 · KJV
Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
Ephesians 5:17 · KJV
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 6:6 · KJV
Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
Colossians 1:1 · KJV
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,
Colossians 1:9 · KJV
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
Colossians 4:12 · KJV
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:3 · KJV
For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
1 Thessalonians 5:18 · KJV
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2307 mean?
G2307 is the Greek word θέλημα (thélēma), meaning a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination.
How is G2307 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it will (58 times), desires (1 time), pleasure (1 time).
How many times does G2307 appear in the Bible?
θέλημα (thélēma) is tagged in 56 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2307 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the prolonged form of G2309 (θέλω).
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