βούλημα

boulēmaplanHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter3 occurrences3 books3 verses

Definition

βούλημα, -τος, τό

(βούλομαι), [in LXX: Proverbs 9:10 (דַּעַת), 2Ma.15.5, 4Ma.8.18 * ;]

purpose, will: Acts 27:43, Romans 9:19, 1 Peter 4:3.

Synonyms: θέλημα.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. Acts 27:43βουλήματος · plan
    But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.
  2. Romans 9:19βουλήματι · will
    One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?”
  3. 1 Peter 4:3βούλημα · desires
    For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.