Strong’s Greek • Noun, Neuter

G2307: thelēma

θέλημα

Pronounced: /thel-ay-mah/ • From G2309 (thelō — to will, desire, purpose)

Short Definition: Will, sovereign purpose, decree, pleasure

Exhaustive Lexicon Definition & Theological Meaning

What one wishes or has determined shall be done; the sovereign, gracious purpose and eternal counsel of God.

Brown-Driver-Briggs / Thayer Exegesis:

Thayer: Purpose, decree, volition, inclination, sovereign pleasure of God.

KJV Translation Usage
will (60x), desire (1x), pleasure (1x)
Total Biblical Occurrences
62 Times
Asante Twi Equivalent
Onyankopɔn Pɛ / Ahennie Tirimpɔ

Key Biblical Occurrences

G2307 (θέλημα) appears in these foundational scripture passages:

Ephesians 1:1Ephesians 1:5Ephesians 1:9Ephesians 1:11