# will of God

## 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 2:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/1jn/02/15)
* [1 Thessalonians 4:3-6](rc://en/tn/help/1th/04/03)
* [Colossians 4:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/col/04/12)
* [Ephesians 1:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/eph/01/01)
* [John 5:30-32](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/05/30)
* [Mark 3:33-35](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/03/33)
* [Matthew 6:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/mat/06/08)
* [Psalms 103:21](rc://en/tn/help/psa/103/21)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H6310, H6634, H7522, G10120, G10130, G23070, G23080, G23090, G25960
