◄ 4824. sumboulion ►
Strong's Lexicon sumboulion: Council, counsel, plan, advice Original Word: συμβούλιον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: sumboulion Pronunciation: soom-BOO-lee-on Phonetic Spelling: (soom-boo'-lee-on) Definition: (a) a body of advisers (assessors) in a court, a council, (b) abstr: consultation, counsel, advice; resolution, decree. Meaning: συμβούλιον refers to a council, assembly, or a group of advisors convened for the purpose of deliberation or decision-making. It can also imply the advice or counsel given by such a group. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb συμβουλεύω (symbouleuō), meaning "to counsel" or "to advise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 5475 (סוֹד, sôd): Refers to a council, assembly, or secret counsel, often used in the context of divine or royal deliberations. • Strong's Hebrew 3289 (יָעַץ, yāʿats): Meaning to advise, counsel, or deliberate, similar in function to the Greek συμβουλεύω. This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term συμβούλιον, its usage in the New Testament, and its theological significance within the biblical narrative. Usage: The term συμβούλιον is used in the New Testament to describe gatherings or councils, often with a connotation of plotting or planning, particularly in the context of the religious leaders' meetings. Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, συμβούλιον is often associated with the gatherings of Jewish religious leaders, such as the Sanhedrin, who convened to discuss and make decisions regarding religious and legal matters. These councils played a significant role in the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. • Biblical References: • Matthew 12:14 (BSB): "But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus." Here, συμβούλιον is implied in the plotting and deliberation of the Pharisees. • Matthew 22:15 (BSB): "Then the Pharisees went out and plotted to trap Jesus in His words." The term reflects the secretive and strategic nature of their meetings. • Mark 3:6 (BSB): "At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus." The use of συμβούλιον underscores the collaboration between different groups for a common purpose. • Acts 25:12 (BSB): "After conferring with his council, Festus replied, 'You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!'" Here, συμβούλιον refers to the advisory council of the Roman governor Festus. • Theological Implications: The use of συμβούλιον in the New Testament often highlights the opposition Jesus faced from established religious authorities. It underscores the human tendency to conspire against divine purposes, yet also serves to fulfill prophetic events as part of God's sovereign plan. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from sumboulos Definition counsel, by impl. a council NASB Translation conferred* (2), conspired* (1), conspiring (1), consultation (1), consulted* (1), council (1), plotted together (1), together (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4824: συμβούλιον συμβούλιον, συμβουλίου, τό (σύμβουλος); 1. counsel, which is given, taken, entered upon (PIut. Romul. 14): λαμβάνω (on this phrase see λαμβάνω, I. 6), Matthew 12:14; Matthew 22:15; Matthew 27:1, 7; Matthew 28:12; ποιῶ, to consult, deliberate, Mark 3:6 (Tr text WH text συμβούλιον ἐδίδουν); Mark 15:1 (T WH marginal reading συμβούλιον ἑτοιμασαντες; cf. Weiss ad loc.). 2. a council, i. e. an assembly of counsellors or persons in consultation (Plutarch, Luc. 26): Acts 25:12 (the governors and procurator's of provinces had a board of assessors or advisers with whom they took counsel before rendering judgment; see Cicero, ad fam. 8, 8; Verr. 2, 13; Sueton. vit. Tiber. 33; Lampridius, vit. Alex. Sever c. 46; cf. Josephus, b. j. 2, 16, 1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance consultation, counsel, council. Neuter of a presumed derivative of sumboulos; advisement; specially, a deliberative body, i.e. The provincial assessors or lay-court -- consultation, counsel, council. see GREEK sumboulos Forms and Transliterations συμβουλιον συμβούλιον συμβούλιόν συμβουλιου συμβουλίου sumboulion sumbouliou symboulion symboúlion symboúlión symbouliou symboulíou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:14 N-ANS GRK: οἱ Φαρισαῖοι συμβούλιον ἔλαβον κατ' NAS: went out and conspired against KJV: and held a council against INT: the Pharisees a counsel held against Matthew 22:15 N-ANS GRK: οἱ Φαρισαῖοι συμβούλιον ἔλαβον ὅπως NAS: went and plotted together how KJV: and took counsel how INT: the Pharisees counsel took how Matthew 27:1 N-ANS GRK: δὲ γενομένης συμβούλιον ἔλαβον πάντες NAS: of the people conferred together against KJV: took counsel against INT: moreover having arrived counsel took all Matthew 27:7 N-ANS GRK: συμβούλιον δὲ λαβόντες NAS: And they conferred together KJV: And they took counsel, and bought with INT: Counsel and having taken Matthew 28:12 N-ANS GRK: τῶν πρεσβυτέρων συμβούλιόν τε λαβόντες NAS: with the elders and consulted together, KJV: and had taken counsel, they gave large INT: the elders counsel moreover having taken Mark 3:6 N-ANS GRK: τῶν Ἡρῳδιανῶν συμβούλιον ἐδίδουν κατ' NAS: out and immediately [began] conspiring with the Herodians KJV: took counsel with INT: the Herodians counsel took against Mark 15:1 N-ANS GRK: εὐθὺς πρωὶ συμβούλιον ποιήσαντες οἱ NAS: held a consultation; and binding KJV: held a consultation with INT: early in morning a counsel having formed the Acts 25:12 N-GNS GRK: μετὰ τοῦ συμβουλίου ἀπεκρίθη Καίσαρα NAS: had conferred with his council, he answered, KJV: with the council, answered, INT: with the Council answered To Ceasar Strong's Greek 4824 8 Occurrences συμβούλιον — 7 Occ. συμβουλίου — 1 Occ.