θέλειν
thelein
to will
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)).
Philippians 2:13 · Word #10
Lexicon G2309
| Lemma | θέλω |
| Transliteration | thélō |
| Strong's | G2309 |
| In-context | to will |
| Literal | to-will |
Morphology V PRS ACT INF
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 | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θέλω |
| Strong's | G2309 |
SIBI-P1 G2309-12
to be willing/choosing
| Root | θέλω (thelō) |
| Core Meanings | to will, to desire, to choose, to intend, to prefer, to be inclined toward |
| Semantic Range | to will, to desire, to wish, to intend, to choose, to prefer, to be disposed toward, to delight in; in some contexts, to be about to (imminent intention) |
| Conceptual Significance | θέλω highlights deliberate volition and inward determination. In biblical theology it frequently marks human intention in contrast with divine will, and when used of God it underscores purposeful, active resolve rather than passive inclination, shaping discussions of obedience, desire, and divine intention. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present, active, infinitive (Gr,V,NPA). The present tense conveys continuous or characteristic action; active voice indicates the subject performs the willing; infinitive expresses the verbal idea abstractly, often as purpose, result, or complementary action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active infinitive expresses an ongoing or characteristic act of the will. "To be willing/choosing" preserves the root sense of active, self-determined volition while reflecting the present tense (ongoing aspect) and active voice of the infinitive form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root θέλω (to will, to desire, to choose, to intend, to prefer, 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 |