John 5:6 Thelesis most commonly refers to the Greek word θέλησις (thélēsis), which means will, wish, desire, intention, or volition—the internal faculty of choosing or wanting something. Here’s a quick breakdown: 📌 Meaning - Thelesis (θέλησις) = will or willingness - It’s about the act of choosing or the exercise of desire/intent. - Often used philosophically or theologically to describe a person’s will or volitional action. 🧠 How It’s Used In philosophy and theology, thelesis is contrasted with: - Boulē (βουλή) — deliberative intention or counsel - Prohairesis (προαίρεσις) — moral choice or deliberate preference