The meaning of “βούλομαι”
Understanding boúlomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice of a primary verb be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing). - to "will," i.e. (reflexive...
βούλομαι
middle voice of a primary verb be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing). - to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:27 | “All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.” Word: βούλομαι (boúlomai) | |
| John 18:39 | “But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?” Word: βούλομαι (boúlomai) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:15 | “And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;” Word: βούλομαι (boúlomai) | |
| Titus 3:8 | “This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.” Word: βούλομαι (boúlomai) | |
| James 1:18 | “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.” Word: βούλομαι (boúlomai) |