Advisement
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Advisement, in the biblical context, refers to the act of seeking and receiving counsel or guidance, often from God or His appointed leaders. The concept of advisement is deeply rooted in the wisdom literature of the Bible and is a recurring theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments. It underscores the importance of seeking divine wisdom and the counsel of the righteous in making decisions.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, advisement is frequently associated with the wisdom literature, particularly in the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs 11:14 states, "For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors there is safety." This verse highlights the value of seeking multiple sources of counsel to ensure sound decision-making. The emphasis is on the collective wisdom that comes from a multitude of advisors, which provides safety and stability.

The account of King Solomon is a prime example of advisement in action. Solomon, known for his wisdom, sought God's guidance when he became king. In 1 Kings 3:9 , Solomon prays, "Give Your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil." Solomon's request for wisdom rather than wealth or power exemplifies the biblical principle of seeking divine advisement above all else.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, advisement continues to play a crucial role, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. James 1:5 encourages believers to seek wisdom from God: "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." This passage underscores the accessibility of divine wisdom to those who earnestly seek it through prayer.

The early church also practiced advisement through communal decision-making and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 15, the Jerusalem Council serves as an example of collective advisement, where the apostles and elders gathered to discuss and resolve doctrinal issues. Acts 15:28 records their conclusion: "It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements." This demonstrates the importance of seeking both divine and communal guidance in church matters.

Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a central figure in the advisement process for Christians. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a Counselor and Guide for believers. In John 14:26 , Jesus says, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you." The Holy Spirit provides believers with ongoing advisement, teaching, and reminding them of Christ's teachings.

Practical Application

In practical terms, advisement in the Christian life involves prayer, meditation on Scripture, and seeking counsel from mature believers. Proverbs 15:22 advises, "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." This encourages believers to seek the input of others who are grounded in biblical truth and to weigh their advice carefully.

Advisement also involves discernment, as not all counsel is godly. 1 John 4:1 warns, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." Christians are called to test the advice they receive against the truth of Scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

In summary, advisement is a vital aspect of the Christian faith, emphasizing the need for divine guidance, the counsel of the righteous, and the discernment of the Holy Spirit in all aspects of life.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (n.) Counsel; advice; information.

2. (n.) Consideration; deliberation; consultation.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ADVICE; ADVISE; ADVISEMENT

ad-vis', ad-viz', ad-viz'-ment: Aside from their regular meaning these words are peculiarly employed as follows:

(1) Advice' In 2 Samuel 19:43 (from, dabhar, "word") the meaning is equal to "request" (the Revised Version, margin "were we not the first to speak of bringing back"). In 1 Samuel 25:33 the King James Version (from, Ta`am, "taste," "reason") "advice" is equal to "sagacity" (the Revised Version (British and American) "blessed be thy discretion"). In 2 Chronicles 25:17 (from ya`ac, "to give or take counsel") the meaning seems to be "to consult with oneself"; compare also Judges 19:30 the King James Version (the Revised Version (British and American) "take counsel").

(2) Advise: In 2 Samuel 24:13 the King James Version (from yadha, "to know") "to advise" means "to advise oneself," i.e. "to consider" (the Revised Version (British and American) "advise thee") Compare also 1 Chronicles 21:12 the King James Version (the Revised Version (British and American) "consider" from, ra'ah, "to see") and Proverbs 13:10 where "well-advised" is the same as "considerate" (from ya`ac; see 2 Chronicles 25:17).

(3) Advisement (antiquated): Found once in the Old Testament in 1 Chronicles 12:19 (from `etsah, "counsel"), where "upon advisement" means "upon deliberation." Compare 2Maccabees 14:20 the King James Version (the Revised Version (British and American) "when these proposals had been long considered").

A. L. Breslich

Greek
4824. sumboulion -- counsel, by impl. a council
... Neuter of a presumed derivative of sumboulos; advisement; specially, a deliberative
body, ie The provincial assessors or lay-court -- consultation, counsel ...
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Strong's Hebrew
6098. etsah -- counsel, advice
... advice, advisement, counselor, purpose. From ya'ats; advice; by implication, plan;
also prudence -- advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. ...
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Library

Appendix A: Alleged Perfidy of Mary of Guise
... Stirling . . . and so should no extremity be used, but the summons should
be continued" (deferred) "till further advisement. Which ...
/.../lang/john knox and the reformation/appendix a alleged perfidy of.htm

Here Beginneth the Prologue
... either by property, either by keeping, by bearing as messenger, or else by borrowing,
that in as much as in thee is by will and advisement, neither thou read it ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the prologue.htm

How they be Deceived that Follow the Fervour of Spirit in ...
... of his contemplatives with the fire of hell, that suddenly without discretion they
shoot out their curious conceits, and without any advisement they will take ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the five and 4.htm

That in the Time of this Work the Remembrance of the Holiest ...
... thought of any good and clean ghostly thing under God pressing against thy will
or thy witting, or else wilfully drawn upon thee with advisement in increasing ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the ninth chapter.htm

"Now the God of Hope Fill You with all Joy and Peace in Believing ...
... All at least that they want the apprehension supplies, and this draws the heart
forcibly after them, as it were, with out previous advisement. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon ix now the god.htm

Of the Creation 0F Man
... What! was there any more difficulty in this than in the rest of his works?
Needed he any advisement about his frame and constitution? ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/lecture xix of the creation.htm

Of Predestination
... him in doing so, but to build it after that manner for his own ends, but then being
surprised with the fall and ruin of it, takes a new advisement, and builds ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/lecture xv of predestination.htm

Anti-Methodistic Attitude.
... Concerning the "new measures" (die "neuen Massregeln") the Report of 1841 records
the following: "Now the 'new measures' were taken under advisement [by Synod ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bente/american lutheranism/anti-methodistic attitude.htm

"But it is Good for Me to Draw Near to God: I have Put My Trust in ...
... man, who wanted not these worldly expectations which other men have, so that he
not only propones it to us, but after much serious advisement, after mature ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon v but it is.htm

Of the Decrees of God.
... He is in one mind, and none of all these things have put him off his eternal
mind or put him to a new advisement about his great projects. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/lecture xiv of the decrees.htm

Thesaurus
Advisement (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ADVICE; ADVISE; ADVISEMENT. ad ... considered"). AL
Breslich. Multi-Version Concordance Advisement (1 Occurrence). ...
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Advice (52 Occurrences)
... plural. 4. (n.) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act. Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. ADVICE; ADVISE; ADVISEMENT. ad-vis ...
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Advise (10 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To take counsel; to consult; -- followed by with; as, to advise with friends.
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ADVICE; ADVISE; ADVISEMENT. ...
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Advised (8 Occurrences)

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Adviser (3 Occurrences)

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Helped (64 Occurrences)
... to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped
them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away ...
/h/helped.htm - 26k

Manas'seh (123 Occurrences)
... some to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle, but they
helped them not; for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him ...
/m/manas'seh.htm - 35k

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Advisement (1 Occurrence)

1 Chronicles 12:19
And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.
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