Strong's Lexicon bouleuó: To counsel, to plan, to deliberate, to resolve Original Word: βουλεύω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek noun βουλή (boulē), meaning "counsel" or "plan." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of counsel or planning is יָעַץ (ya'ats), Strong's Hebrew 3289, which means to advise or to counsel. Usage: The verb "bouleuó" primarily means to deliberate or to take counsel. It involves the process of considering options, making plans, or resolving to take a particular course of action. In the New Testament, it often refers to the act of making decisions or forming plans, whether by individuals or groups. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of counsel and deliberation was highly valued, especially in political and philosophical contexts. The act of taking counsel was seen as a necessary step in making wise decisions. In Jewish culture, seeking counsel was also important, often involving consultation with elders or leaders. The use of "bouleuó" in the New Testament reflects these cultural values, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful decision-making and planning. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom boulé Definition to take counsel, deliberate NASB Translation consider (1), planned (1), planned together (1), purpose (2), resolved (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1011: βουλεύωβουλεύω: 1. to deliberate, take counsel, resolve, give counsel (Isaiah 23:8; (from Homer down)). 2. to be a councillor or senator, discharge the office of a senator: Xenophon, mem. 1, 1, 18; Plato, Gorgias, p. 473{e}; (others). In the N. T. middle, (present βουλεύομαι; imperfect ἐβουλευομην; future βουλεύσομαι, Luke 14:31 L marginal reading T WH; 1 aorist ἐβουλευσαμην): 1. to deliberate with oneself consider: followed by εἰ, Luke 14:31, (Xenophon, mem. 3, 6, 8). 2. to take counsel, resolve: followed by an infinitive, Acts 5:33 (R G T Tr marginal reading); From boule; to advise, i.e. (reflexively) deliberate, or (by implication) resolve -- consult, take counsel, determine, be minded, purpose. see GREEK boule Englishman's Concordance Luke 14:31 V-FIM-3SGRK: καθίσας πρῶτον βουλεύσεται εἰ δυνατός NAS: sit down and consider whether KJV: first, and consulteth whether INT: having sat down first takes counsel whether able John 11:53 V-AIM-3P John 12:10 V-AIM-3P Acts 27:39 V-IIM/P-3P 2 Corinthians 1:17 V-PIM/P-1S 2 Corinthians 1:17 V-PIM/P-1S Strong's Greek 1011 |
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