θέλεις
theleis
do you want
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)).
Matthew 13:28 · Word #14
Lexicon G2309
| Lemma | θέλω |
| Transliteration | thélō |
| Strong's | G2309 |
| In-context | do you want |
| Literal | you-wish |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 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 | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θέλω |
| Strong's | G2309 |
SIBI-P1 G2309-13
you are willing
| Root | θέλω (thelō) |
| Core Meanings | to will, to desire, to wish, to choose, to intend, to be inclined toward |
| Semantic Range | to will, desire, wish, intend, choose, be inclined toward, take pleasure in, mean to do |
| Conceptual Significance | θέλω expresses personal volition and intentionality, often highlighting human desire in contrast to divine will. In biblical theology, it frequently marks the intersection of human intention and the purposes of Elohim, underscoring themes of obedience, willingness, and alignment of one’s will with the divine. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,V,IPA2,,S = Verb; Present tense (ongoing aspect); Active voice; Indicative mood; 2nd person; Singular. The form directly addresses one person and states a current act of will or desire. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb θέλεις is present active indicative, second person singular, expressing an ongoing or current act of volition. "You are willing" preserves the root idea of active determination or desire and reflects the present tense (continuous aspect), active voice, and direct address to a single individual. |
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 |