Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2307

Strong's G2307 · Greek

θέλημα

thelema · /thel'-ay-mah/

Number
G2307
Language
Greek
Original word
θέλημα
Transliteration
thelema
Pronunciation
thel'-ay-mah
KJV occurrences
60 verses

Definition

from the prolonged form of 2309; a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination:-- desire, pleasure, will.

KJV: desire, pleasure, will

Root / derivation: from the prolonged form of 2309

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θέλημα across 60 verses.

will62×
desires1×
pleasure1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

60 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew6 verses
Matthew 6:10

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Matthew 7:21

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

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

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

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

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.

Mark1 verse
Luke4 verses
John8 verses
John 1:13

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

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

John 5:30

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

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

John 6:39

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

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

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

Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Acts3 verses
Romans4 verses
1 Corinthians3 verses
2 Corinthians2 verses
Galatians1 verse
Ephesians7 verses
Ephesians 1:1

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 1:5

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Ephesians 1:9

Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

Ephesians 1:11

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Ephesians 2:3

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. desires: Gr. wills

Ephesians 5:17

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

Ephesians 6:6

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

Colossians3 verses
1 Thessalonians2 verses
2 Timothy2 verses
Hebrews5 verses
1 Peter5 verses
2 Peter1 verse
1 John2 verses
Revelation1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2307 (thelema) mean?

from the prolonged form of 2309; a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination:-- desire, pleasure, will.

How many times does G2307 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2307 (θέλημα) appears in 60 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “will.”

How is thelema translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2307 is rendered as “will” (62×), “desires” (1×), “pleasure” (1×).

Where does the Greek word θέλημα come from?

from the prolonged form of 2309