βούληται
boúlomai
wills
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.
Luke 10:22 · Word #31
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 SUBJ 3P SG
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 | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | wills |
| Literal | might-will |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | βούλομαι |
| Strong's | G1014 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1014-03
may intend for himself
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing or contemplated action), middle voice (self-involved/reflexive nuance), subjunctive mood (potential or contingent), 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb expresses deliberate volition rooted in thoughtful intention (βουλ-), and the present subjunctive conveys potential or contemplated action. The middle voice is reflected by "for himself," indicating personal interest or inward resolve. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
may intend for himself
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "may will". |