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Matthew 16:25
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Textus Receptus (Stephanus 1550)
King James Bible (Oxford 1769)
G1063
For
G3739
whosoever
G2309
will
G4982
save
G848
his
G5590
life
shall
G622
lose
G846
it
G1161
and
G3739
whosoever
G2309
will
G622
lose
G848
his
G5590
life
G1063
for
my
G1752
sake
shall
G2147
find
G846
it
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Greek-English Dictionary
Strongs: G2309
Greek: θέλω
Transliteration: thelō ethelō
Pronunciation: thel'-o eth-el'-o
Part of Speech: Verb
Bible Usage: desire be disposed (forward) intend list love mean please have rather (be) will (have -ling -ling [ly]).
Definition:
apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138; to determine (as an active voice option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive voice acquiescence in objective considerations) that is choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication to wish that is be inclined to (sometimes adverbially gladly); impersonally for the future tense to be about to; by Hebraism to delight in
1. to will, have in mind, intend
a. to be resolved or determined, to purpose
b. to desire, to wish
c. to love
1. to like to do a thing, be fond of doing
d. to take delight in, have pleasure
Thayer's Greek–English Lexicon
of the New Testament 1889
of the New Testament 1889
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.