# will of God

## Related Ideas:

God's will, desire of God, he wishes, his will, will of my Father, will of our God and Father, will of the Lord

## Definition:

The "will of God" refers to God's desires and plans.

* God's will especially relates to his interactions with people and how he wants people to respond to him.
* It also refers to his plans or desires for the rest of his creation.
* The term to "will" means to "determine" or to "desire."

## Translation Suggestions:

* The "will of God" could also be translated as "what God desires" or "what God has planned" or "God's purpose" or "what is pleasing to God."

## Bible References:

* [1 John 02:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/1jn/02/15)
* [1 Thessalonians 04:3-6](rc://en/tn/help/1th/04/03)
* [Colossians 04:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/col/04/12)
* [Ephesians 01:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/eph/01/01)
* [John 05:30-32](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/05/30)
* [Mark 03:33-35](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/03/33)
* [Matthew 06:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/mat/06/08)
* [Psalms 103:21](rc://en/tn/help/psa/103/21)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H6634, H7522, G1012, G1013, G2307, G2308, G2309

## Forms Found in the English ULB:

God's will, desires of God, he desires, he wishes, his will, will of God, will of my Father, will of our God and Father, will of the Lord, will of your Father, you are willing, your will