βούλεσθε
boúlomai
do you wish
To will, wish, or intend; to have an inclination or preference towards a particular action, outcome, or state, often with thoughtful deliberation. The sense ranges from general wishing or intending to a more thoughtful, considered form of wanting or resolving. In some contexts, may indicate a tendency or disposition to do something.
John 18:39 · Word #12
Lexicon G1014
| Lemma | βούλομαι |
| Transliteration | boúlomai |
| Strong's | G1014 |
| Definition | To will, wish, or intend; to have an inclination or preference towards a particular action, outcome, or state, often with thoughtful deliberation. The sense ranges from general wishing or intending to a more thoughtful, considered form of wanting or resolving. In some contexts, may indicate a tendency or disposition to do something. |
Morphology V PRS MID IND 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | do you wish |
| Literal | you-wish |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βούλομαι |
| Strong's | G1014 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1014-02
you are intending
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing), middle voice (self-involved/reflexive nuance), indicative mood (statement of fact), 2nd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present indicative expresses ongoing or current action, and the middle voice highlights inward, self-involved volition. "You are intending" captures the deliberative sense of βουλ- and reflects second person plural present middle indicative. |
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