Strong's Lexicon boulomai: to will, to wish, to desire, to intend Original Word: βούλομαι Word Origin: Middle voice of a primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "boulomai" is חָפֵץ (chaphets), which means to delight in, to desire, or to will. Usage: The Greek verb "boulomai" conveys the idea of having a deliberate intention or desire. It is often used to express a strong will or purpose, reflecting a conscious decision or choice. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both human and divine intentions, highlighting the aspect of volition and purpose in actions and decisions. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "will" or "intention" was significant in philosophical discussions about human agency and divine providence. The term "boulomai" would have been understood in this context as reflecting a thoughtful and purposeful decision-making process. In the biblical context, it underscores the importance of aligning one's will with God's purposes, as well as the recognition of God's sovereign will in the affairs of humanity. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1014 boúlomai – to plan with full resolve (determination). See 1012 (boulē). 1014 /boúlomai ("resolutely plan") is a strong term that underlines the predetermined (and determined) intention driving the planning (wishing, resolving). In contrast, 2309 (thélō) focuses on the desire ("wishfulness") behind making an offer (cf. TDNT, 1, 629). [While God's "thelō-offers" can be rejected (see 2309 /thélō), His 1014 /boúlomai ("planning") always works out His purpose, especially in conjunction with presetting the physical scenes of history.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to will NASB Translation am (1), desire (2), desires (1), desiring (1), intend (1), intended (3), intending (1), like (1), planned (1), unwilling* (1), want (7), wanted (3), wanting (2), will (1), willing (3), wills (3), wish (1), wished (1), wishes (1), wishing (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1014: βούλομαιβούλομαι, 2 person singular βούλει Luke 22:42 (Attic for βουλή, cf. Winers Grammar, § 13, 2 a.; Buttmann, 42 (37)); imperfect ἐβουλόμην (Attic ((cf. Veitch), yet commonly) ἠβουλομην); 1 aorist ἐβουλήθην (Matthew 1:19) and ἠβουλήθην (2 John 1:12 R G; but others ἐβουλήθην cf. (WHs Appendix, p. 162); Winers Grammar, § 12, the passage cited; Buttmann, 33 (29)); the Sept. for אָבָה, חָפֵץ; (from Homer down); to will, wish; and 1. commonly, to will deliberately, have a purpose, be minded: followed by an infinitive, Mark 15:15; Acts 5:28, 33 (L WH Tr text for R G T ἐβουλεύοντο); 2. of willing as an affection, to desire: followed by an infinitive, 1 Timothy 6:9 (οἱ βουλόμενοι πλουτεῖν); Acts 17:20; Acts 18:15; ἐβουλόμην (on this use of the imperfect see Buttmann, 217f (187f); (cf. Winers Grammar, 283 (266); Lightfoot on Philemon 1:13)), Acts 25:22; Philemon 1:13. On the difference between βούλομαι and θέλω, see θέλω, at the end Middle voice of a primary verb; to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing -- be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing). Compare ethelo. see GREEK ethelo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:19 V-AIP-3SGRK: αὐτὴν δειγματίσαι ἐβουλήθη λάθρᾳ ἀπολῦσαι NAS: to disgrace her, planned to send her away KJV: a publick example, was minded to put INT: her to expose publicly purposed secretly to send away Matthew 11:27 V-PSM/P-3S Mark 15:15 V-PPM/P-NMS Luke 10:22 V-PSM/P-3S Luke 22:42 V-PIM/P-2S John 18:39 V-PIM/P-2P Acts 5:28 V-PIM/P-2P Acts 5:33 V-IIM/P-3P Acts 12:4 V-PPM/P-NMS Acts 15:37 V-IIM/P-3S Acts 17:20 V-PIM/P-1P Acts 18:15 V-PIM/P-1S Acts 18:27 V-PPM/P-GMS Acts 19:30 V-PPM/P-GMS Acts 22:30 V-PPM/P-NMS Acts 23:28 V-PPM/P-NMS Acts 25:20 V-POM/P-3S Acts 25:22 V-IIM/P-1S Acts 27:43 V-PPM/P-NMS Acts 28:18 V-IIM/P-3P 1 Corinthians 12:11 V-PIM/P-3S 2 Corinthians 1:15 V-IIM/P-1S 2 Corinthians 1:17 V-PPM/P-NMS Philippians 1:12 V-PIM/P-1S 1 Timothy 2:8 V-PIM/P-1S Strong's Greek 1014 |
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