Greek · G1013 · unreviewed

βούλημα

A resolve

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βούλημα G1013
Pronunciation boúlēma

What does βούλημα (boúlēma) mean in the Bible?

βούλημα (boúlēma) is a Greek word meaning "a resolve". βούλημα, -τος, τό (βούλομαι), [in LXX: Pro.

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Meaning

a resolve
Extended definition

Deliberate resolve or purposeful decision, distinct from θέλημα which emphasizes God's will or desire.

(βούλομαι), [in LXX: Pro.9:10 (דַּעַת), 2Ma.15:5, 4Ma.8:18 * ;] purpose, will: Act.27:43, Rom.9:19, 1Pe.4:3.

Synonymsθέλημα.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Singular · Neuter Acts 27:43
Dative · Singular · Neuter Rom 9:19
Accusative · Singular · Neuter 1 Pet 4:3
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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