θέλῃς
theles
you wish
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)).
Mark 6:22 · Word #25
Lexicon G2309
| Lemma | θέλω |
| Transliteration | thélō |
| Strong's | G2309 |
| In-context | you wish |
| Literal | you-might-wish |
Morphology V PRS ACT SUBJ 2P 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 | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θέλω |
| Strong's | G2309 |
SIBI-P1 G2309-14
you may be willing
| Root | θέλω (thelō) |
| Core Meanings | to will, to desire, to wish, to choose, to intend, to be inclined toward |
| Semantic Range | to will, to desire, to intend, to choose, to prefer, to be disposed toward, to delight in |
| Conceptual Significance | θέλω highlights personal volition and inward inclination, often distinguishing heartfelt willingness from mere external obligation. In biblical theology it frequently marks the alignment—or tension—between human will and the will of God. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, subjunctive mood, 2nd person singular. The subjunctive expresses possibility, condition, or contingency directed toward "you." |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb θέλω expresses active volition or personal determination. The present active subjunctive, second person singular, conveys an ongoing or potential act of willing—"you may be willing"—preserving both the volitional core of the root and the subjunctive sense of possibility or contingency. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root θέλω (to will, to desire, to wish, to choose, to intend, to be inclined toward)
| 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 |