Strong's Lexicon etsah: Counsel, advice, purpose, plan Original Word: עֵצָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb יָעַץ (ya'ats), meaning "to advise" or "to counsel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1012 (boulē): Often translated as "counsel" or "purpose," similar to "etsah" in its usage. - G1106 (gnōmē): Refers to opinion, counsel, or judgment, aligning with the advisory aspect of "etsah." Usage: The Hebrew word "etsah" primarily refers to counsel or advice, often implying wisdom or guidance. It can also denote a plan or purpose, particularly in the context of divine or strategic planning. In the Old Testament, "etsah" is frequently used to describe the counsel of God, the advice of wise individuals, or the plans of nations and individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, counsel was highly valued, especially from elders, prophets, and wise individuals. The concept of seeking and heeding wise counsel is deeply embedded in the wisdom literature of the Bible, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. The Israelites believed that true wisdom and effective plans originated from God, and thus divine counsel was sought in matters of national and personal importance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ets Definition trees NASB Translation trees (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עֵצָה noun feminine collective trees Jeremiah 6:6, but read עֵצָהּ (עֵץ with suffix 3 feminine singular), so Orient. Manuscripts ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9 ᵑ7 Hi Gf Gie. — 1. עֵצָה see below יָעֵץ. III. עצה (√ of following; meaning dubious; compare Assyrian eƒên-ƒêri,eƒên of the back, probably spine; Arabic os cruris, Lane2068c bone of the shank, os caudae coccygisve). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance trees Feminine of ets; timber -- trees. see HEBREW ets Forms and Transliterations עֵצָ֔ה עצה ‘ê·ṣāh ‘êṣāh eTzahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 6:6 HEB: צְבָא֔וֹת כִּרְת֣וּ עֵצָ֔ה וְשִׁפְכ֥וּ עַל־ NAS: Cut down her trees And cast up a siege KJV: Hew ye down trees, and cast INT: of hosts Cut her trees and cast against |