G2309
θέλω
thélō
/ apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138; to determine
| Source: | (as an active option from subjective impulse |
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| Meaning: | whereas G1014 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 |
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| Usage: | desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)). |
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