θέλω
thelo
I am willing
apparently strengthened from the alternate form of αἱρέομαι; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas βούλομαι 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:--desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Luke 5:13 · Word #8
Lexicon G2309
| Lemma | θέλω |
| Transliteration | thélō |
| Strong's | G2309 |
| In-context | I am willing |
| Literal | I-will |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 1P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θέλω |
| Strong's | G2309 |
SIBI-P1 G2309-20
I am willing
| Root | θέλω (thelō) |
| Core Meanings | to will, to desire, to choose, to intend, to prefer, to take pleasure in |
| Semantic Range | to will, desire, intend, choose, prefer, wish, take pleasure in, be inclined toward, determine to do |
| Conceptual Significance | θέλω expresses deliberate volition and personal intention, often highlighting the alignment—or contrast—between human will and the will of Elohim. In the biblical text, it frequently marks decisive intention, whether of Yeshua, individuals, or Elohim Himself, underscoring moral choice and purposeful action. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense, active voice, indicative mood, first person singular (Gr,V,IPA1,,S,). Denotes a current, active expression of personal will or intention by the speaker. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative, first person singular (IPA1 S) expresses an ongoing, active exercise of personal will. "I am willing" preserves the volitional force of θέλω as a conscious, self-initiated choice or desire, reflecting the present tense as current disposition rather than a one-time decision. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root θέλω (to will, to desire, to choose, to intend, to prefer, to take pleasure in)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2309-01 |
ethelen | he/she was willing |
G2309-02 |
etheles | you were willing |
G2309-03 |
ethelesa | I was willing |
Word Usage (208 occurrences of G2309)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:19 | θέλων | thelon | willing |
| Matthew 2:18 | ἤθελεν | ethelen | would |
| Matthew 5:40 | θέλοντί | thelonti |