The concept of "willed" in the Bible often pertains to the exercise of one's will, particularly in alignment with God's divine will. The term "willed" can be understood as the deliberate choice or decision made by an individual or by God Himself. In the biblical context, the will of God is paramount, and human will is ideally aligned with divine purposes.

Divine Will

The will of God is a central theme throughout Scripture, reflecting His sovereign plan and purpose for creation and humanity. God's will is perfect, holy, and unchangeable. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10). This reflects the desire for human actions and decisions to align with God's perfect will.

In Ephesians 1:11 , Paul writes, "In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will." This passage emphasizes God's sovereign will in the unfolding of His redemptive plan.

Human Will

Human will, while free, is often depicted in Scripture as needing to be surrendered to God's will. The Bible acknowledges the reality of human choice and responsibility. In Deuteronomy 30:19 , Moses presents the Israelites with a choice: "I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live."

The New Testament further explores the tension between human will and divine will. In Romans 7:18-19 , Paul expresses the struggle of the human will: "For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do."

Alignment with God's Will

The ultimate goal for believers is to align their will with God's will. Jesus serves as the perfect example of this alignment. In the Garden of Gethsemane, facing imminent crucifixion, Jesus prays, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will" (Matthew 26:39). This submission to the Father's will exemplifies the ideal posture of a believer's heart.

The Apostle Paul also encourages believers to discern and follow God's will. In Romans 12:2 , he writes, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God."

Conclusion

The concept of "willed" in the Bible underscores the importance of aligning human will with God's divine will. While humans possess the ability to choose, the Scriptures consistently call believers to seek and submit to God's perfect will, trusting in His sovereign plan and purpose for their lives.(imp. & p. p.) of Will.1479. ethelothreskia -- self-willed (arbitrary and unwarranted) ...
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829. authades -- self-pleasing
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2309. thelo -- to will, wish
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want (52), wanted (15), wanting (3), wants (8), will (5), willed (1), willing ...
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Why God Willed that He Should be Asked for that which He Might ...
... A Treatise on the gift of perseverance, Chapter 15."Why God Willed that He
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Whether the Human Will of Christ was Altogether Conformed to the ...
... OF CHRIST'S UNITY OF WILL (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the human will of Christ was
altogether conformed to the Divine will in the thing willed? ...
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Whether the Will of God Imposes Necessity on the Things Willed?
... THE WILL OF GOD (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whether the will of God imposes necessity
on the things willed? Objection 1: It seems that the ...
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Whether it is Necessary for the Human Will, in Order to be Good ...
... ACT OF THE WILL (TEN ARTICLES) Whether it is necessary for the human will, in order
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... Section 4. First then we ought to demonstrate that the blessed Apostle Paul
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That the World is Neither Without Beginning, nor yet Created by a ...
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... sackcloth and ashes." [200] Now, obviously, God did not act unjustly in not willing
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... if we renew nuptials which have been taken away, doubtless we strive against the
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The Triumph of God's Sovereign Good Will
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... He willed that Saul should be removed from the throne; He would not have
willed it, if Saul had not willed to be disobedient to God. ...
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Willed (13 Occurrences)
...Willed (13 Occurrences). Matthew 27:15 And at the feast the governor had been
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Self-willed (4 Occurrences)
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Weak-willed (1 Occurrence)
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Will (64996 Occurrences)
... direct the disposal of by testament; to bequeath; to devise; as, to will one's estate
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Self-will (2 Occurrences)
... The idea is found twice in the New Testament in the sense of "pleasing oneself":
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Selfwill (2 Occurrences)
... The idea is found twice in the New Testament in the sense of "pleasing oneself":
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Weaknesses (7 Occurrences)

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Lordship (12 Occurrences)
... uncleanness, and despise lordship. Bold are they, self-willed; they do not
fear speaking injuriously of dignities: (DBY YLT). Jude 1:8 ...
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Weal (1 Occurrence)

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Willedst (2 Occurrences)

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