βουλομένου
boúlomai
wanting
To will, wish, or intend; to have an inclination or preference towards a particular action, outcome, or state, often with thoughtful deliberation. The sense ranges from general wishing or intending to a more thoughtful, considered form of wanting or resolving. In some contexts, may indicate a tendency or disposition to do something.
Acts 19:30 · Word #3
Lexicon G1014
| Lemma | βούλομαι |
| Transliteration | boúlomai |
| Strong's | G1014 |
| Definition | To will, wish, or intend; to have an inclination or preference towards a particular action, outcome, or state, often with thoughtful deliberation. The sense ranges from general wishing or intending to a more thoughtful, considered form of wanting or resolving. In some contexts, may indicate a tendency or disposition to do something. |
Morphology V PRS MID PTCP GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | wanting |
| Literal | wishing-desiring |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βούλομαι |
| Strong's | G1014 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1014-10
of the one intending
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense; middle voice; participle; genitive masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present middle participle expresses an ongoing state of deliberate willing or intending. The genitive masculine singular form is reflected by "of the one intending," preserving both the participial force and the case. |
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