Strong's Greek dictionary
Strong's # 2309
2309 θέλω (thélō) or ἐθέλω (ethélō) , in certain tenses θελέω (theléō) , and ἐθελέω (etheléō) , which are otherwise obsolete + Etymology:apparently strengthened from the alternate form of 138; - Definition: to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas 1014 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 + KJV usage::--desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean,
please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
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