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θέλω G2309
G2309 is the Greek word θέλω, transliterated thélō. The King James Version most often renders it would.
What it means
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 (βούλομαι) 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.
Where it comes from
apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 183 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Verses using θέλω
The first 40 of 196 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 1:19 · KJV
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matthew 2:18 · KJV
In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Matthew 5:40 · KJV
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
Matthew 5:42 · KJV
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Matthew 7:12 · KJV
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 8:2 · KJV
And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Matthew 8:3 · KJV
And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Matthew 9:13 · KJV
But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Matthew 11:14 · KJV
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
Matthew 12:7 · KJV
But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
Matthew 12:38 · KJV
Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
Matthew 13:28 · KJV
He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?
Matthew 14:5 · KJV
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Matthew 15:28 · KJV
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
Matthew 15:32 · KJV
Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.
Matthew 16:24 · KJV
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew 16:25 · KJV
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Matthew 17:4 · KJV
Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Matthew 17:12 · KJV
But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.
Matthew 18:23 · KJV
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
Matthew 18:30 · KJV
And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
Matthew 19:17 · KJV
And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
Matthew 19:21 · KJV
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
Matthew 20:14 · KJV
Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.
Matthew 20:15 · KJV
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
Matthew 20:21 · KJV
And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.
Matthew 20:26 · KJV
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
Matthew 20:27 · KJV
And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
Matthew 20:32 · KJV
And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?
Matthew 21:29 · KJV
He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
Matthew 22:3 · KJV
And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
Matthew 23:4 · KJV
For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
Matthew 23:37 · KJV
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
Matthew 26:15 · KJV
And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
Matthew 26:17 · KJV
Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
Matthew 26:39 · KJV
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Matthew 27:17 · KJV
Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
Matthew 27:21 · KJV
The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
Matthew 27:34 · KJV
They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
Matthew 27:43 · KJV
He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2309 mean?
G2309 is the Greek word θέλω (thélō), meaning to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 (βούλομαι) 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.
How is G2309 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it would (63 times), will (53 times), wilt (11 times), have (11 times), wilt thou (10 times), among others.
How many times does G2309 appear in the Bible?
θέλω (thélō) is tagged in 196 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2309 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι).
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