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
Occurrences
3 total
- Acts 27:43βουλήματος · planBut 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.
- Romans 9:19βουλήματι · willOne of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?”
- 1 Peter 4:3βούλημα · desiresFor 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.