How to Say “God Wills It” in Latin

By Stephanie Annette • Updated October 6, 2026

Deus vult

[ˈde.ʊs ˈwʊɫt]

The phrase "God wills it" is translated into Latin as Deus vult.

Deus vult is used to express the idea that a specific event or situation is occurring because it is the divine plan of God.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of Deus (God) and vult (he/she/it wills/wants).

How does it change in a sentence?

The verb vult is the third-person singular present indicative form of velle (to want/will).

Did you know?

While Deus means 'god' in Latin, its distant cognate in Persian is div, which shifted in meaning to mean 'demon'.

Examples in context

Deus vult.
God wills it so.
This example shows how to use the phrase Deus vult.
Tatoeba #859483 by carlosalberto, translation #13911526 by menaud
Deus vult…
God wills it…
Tatoeba #5983745 by astru, translation #7998223 by dmaddock
Nunc victoria nostra est, quia Deus vult.
Now our victory is here, because God wills it.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Deus vult, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries Deus, Deus vult, deus, vult, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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Stephanie Annette

Salvete! I'm Stephanie, a Latin enthusiast. Dipping my toes in everything from conversational phrases to nuanced idioms, it's my delight to guide you in Latin explorations. When I'm not immersed in lingua Latina, I enjoy studying history and literature, drinking copious amounts of herbal tea, and orchestrating culinary experiments inspired by ancient Roman recipes. Gratias for joining me on this cultural odyssey. In the wise words of a Roman proverb, "Qui quaerit, reperit" - "She who seeks, finds". Valete!

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