a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination Derivation: from the prolonged form of G2309;
1) what one wishes or has determined shall be done 1a) of the purpose of God to bless mankind through Christ 1b) of what God wishes to be done by us 1b1) commands, precepts 2) will, choice, inclination, desire, pleasure
θέλημα
thelēma
thel'-ay-mah
From the prolonged form of G2309; a determination (properly the thing), that is, (actively) choice (specifically purpose, decree; abstractly volition) or (passively) inclination
θέλω, ἐθέλω
thelō ethelō
thel'-o,eth-el'-o
Either the first or the second form may be used. In certain tenses θελέω theleō thel-eh'-o (and ἐθέλέω etheleō eth-el-eh'-o ) are used, which are otherwise obsolete; apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138; to determine (as an active voice option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive voice acquiescence in objective considerations), that is, choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication to wish, that is, beinclined to (sometimes adverbially gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to beaboutto; by Hebraism to delightin
KJV Usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, -ling [ly]).
G1014 βούλομαιβούλομαι
boulomai
boo'-lom-ahee
Middle voice of a primary verb; to “will” , that is, (reflexively) bewilling
KJV Usage: be disposed, minded, intend, list (be, of own) will (-ing).
G1479 ἐθελοθρησκείαἐθελοθρησκεία
ethelothrēskeia
eth-el-oth-race-ki'-ah
From G2309 and G2356; voluntary (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, that is, sanctimony
KJV Usage: will worship.
G2308 θέλησιςθέλησις
thelēsis
thel'-ay-sis
From G2309; determination (properly the act), that is, option
KJV Usage: will.
G5368 φιλέωφιλέω
phileō
fil-eh'-o
From G5384; to beafriendto (fondof [an individual or an object]), that is, haveaffection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while G25 is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very much as G2309 and G1014, or as G2372 and G3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specifically to kiss (as a mark of tenderness)
G5915To will, to Wish.
See Definition for boulomai { [G1014]}
See Definition for thelo { [G2309]}
In many cases these two words are used without appreciable distinction,
meaning conscious willing, purpose. But frequently it is evident
that a difference is intended, although there is much difference of
opinion as to the exact distinction. Thayer says that boulomai
``seems to designate the will which follows deliberation, ''thelo,
``the will which proceeds from inclination.''Grimm, on the other hand,
says that thelo gives prominence to the emotive element,
boulomai to the rational and volitive? thelo signifies the
choice, while boulomai marks the choice as deliberate and
intelligent. The view of Cremer on the whole seems preferable to any
other. According to this view, boulomai has the wider range of
meaning, but thelo is the stronger word? thelo denotes the active
resolution, the will urging on to action, see Ro 7:15, while
boulomai is rather to have in thought, to intend, to be determined.
boulomai sometimes means no more than to have an inclination, see
Ac 23:15. Instructive examples of the use of the two words in
close proximity are found in Mr 15:9,15, and especially
Mt 1:19.