Lexical Definition
θέλησις thélēsis (thel'-ay-sis) will G:N-F
from θέλω
will.
- determination (properly, the act), i.e. option
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| θελήσει | their volition | LXX.2Chr.15.15 |
| volition | LXX.Ezek.18.23 | |
| θέλησισ | volition | LXX.Prov.8.35 |
| θέλησιν | will | Heb.2.4 |
Abbott-Smith
† θέλησις, -εως, ἡ (θέλω), [in LXX: II Ch 15:15, Pr 8:35 (רָצוֹן), Ez 18:23 (חֵפֶץ), Da LXX 11:45 (צְבִי), To 12:18, Wi 16:25, II Mac 12:16, III Mac 2:26*;]
in colloq. and MGr. = τὸ θέλειν, will: He 2:4.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles | 15:15 |
| Proverbs | 8:35 |
| Ezekiel | 18:23 |
| Daniel | 11:45 |
| Hebrews | 2:4 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
θέλησις-ησις, εως, ἡ,
a willing, will, [LXX+5th c.BC+], wishes, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II goodwill, favour, [LXX]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Heb.2.4 ☩ LXX.Prov.8.35