Lexical Definition
βούλημα boúlēma (boo'-lay-mah) plan G:N-N
from βούλομαι
purpose, will.
- a resolve
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| βούλημα | desire | 1Pet.4.3 |
| βουλήματοσ | purpose | Acts.27.43 |
| βουλήματι | purpose | Rom.9.19 |
Abbott-Smith
βούλημα, -τος, τό (< βούλομαι), [in LXX: Pr 9:10 (דַּעַת), II Mac 15:5, IV Mac 8:18*;]
purpose, will: Ac 27:43, Ro 9:19, I Pe 4:3.†
SYN.: θέλημα.
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 9:10 |
| Acts | 27:43 |
| Romans | 9:19 |
| 1 Peter | 4:3 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
βούλημα-ημα, ατος, τό,
purpose, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; intent, τοῦ νομοθέτου [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τὸ β. τῆς κρίσεως intention to judge, [Refs]
__2 meaning, οὐδεὶς σαφῶς παρέδωκε τὸ β. [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
__3 intention of a testator, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]: hence, will, testament, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
__II express will, consent, τῆς συγκλήτου [Refs 2nd c.BC+]