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Strong's Lexicon uts: To counsel, advise, plan Original Word: עוּץ Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: `uwts Pronunciation: oots Phonetic Spelling: (oots) Definition: to consult Meaning: To consult, to give counsel, to advise Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4823 (συμβουλεύω, symbouleuō): To advise, to counsel • G1012 (βούλη, boulē): Counsel, purpose, will • G1011 (βούλομαι, boulomai): To will, to wish, to desire These Greek entries correspond to the concept of giving or receiving counsel, similar to the Hebrew עוּץ, and are used in the New Testament to convey the idea of advice, purpose, or intention. Usage: The verb עוּץ (ʿûṣ) is used in the context of providing counsel or advice. It appears in various forms throughout the Hebrew Bible, often in contexts where advice or consultation is sought or given. Context: The Hebrew verb עוּץ (ʿûṣ) is a primitive root that primarily means "to consult" or "to give counsel." It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of advising or providing guidance. This term is often associated with wisdom and discernment, as those who give counsel are typically seen as possessing insight or understanding. The act of consulting or advising is a significant theme in the biblical narrative, where leaders, prophets, and wise individuals are often depicted as seeking or providing counsel. In the Old Testament, the verb עוּץ is used in various contexts, including the counsel given by advisors to kings, the advice sought by individuals in times of decision-making, and the guidance provided by God through His prophets. The concept of seeking counsel is deeply rooted in the biblical tradition, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and discernment in making decisions. For example, in the book of Proverbs, the value of wise counsel is frequently highlighted, underscoring the belief that seeking and heeding good advice leads to success and understanding. The act of consulting is not only a practical necessity but also a spiritual exercise, reflecting one's reliance on divine wisdom and guidance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to counsel, plan NASB Translation devise (1), take counsel (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עוּץ] verb counsel, plan (Aramaic id.; "" form of יעץ); — only Qal Imperative masculine plural עֻ֫צוּ Judges 19:30 (GFM reads עֵצָה, but see Bu), Isaiah 8:10 with accusative of congnate meaning with verb עֵצָה. (StaThLz 1894, Apr. 28, 235 derives עֻצוּ from יעץ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance take advice counsel together A primitive root; to consult -- take advice ((counsel) together). Forms and Transliterations עֻ֥צוּ עצו ‘u·ṣū ‘uṣū Utzu Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Judges 19:30 HEB: לָכֶ֥ם עָלֶ֖יהָ עֻ֥צוּ וְדַבֵּֽרוּ׃ פ NAS: Consider it, take counsel and speak KJV: consider of it, take advice, and speak INT: Consider and take and speak Isaiah 8:10 HEB: עֻ֥צוּ עֵצָ֖ה וְתֻפָ֑ר NAS: Devise a plan, KJV: counsel together, and it shall come to nought; INT: Devise A plan will be thwarted 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5779 2 Occurrences ‘u·ṣū — 2 Occ.