Strong's Lexicon bouleutés: Counselor, Member of a Council Original Word: βουλευτής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βουλεύω (bouleuō), meaning "to deliberate" or "to counsel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a counselor or advisor is יָעַץ (ya'ats), Strong's Hebrew 3289, which means "to advise" or "to counsel." Usage: The term "bouleutés" refers to an individual who is a member of a council or assembly, often involved in making decisions or providing counsel. In the New Testament context, it typically denotes someone who is part of a governing or advisory body, such as the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish societies, councils played a crucial role in governance and decision-making. The Sanhedrin, for example, was the supreme religious body in Jerusalem, composed of chief priests, elders, and scribes. Members of such councils were respected leaders and were often involved in legal and religious deliberations. The role of a "bouleutés" was significant, as these individuals influenced important decisions and policies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bouleuó Definition a councilor NASB Translation member of the council (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1010: βουλευτήςβουλευτής, βουλευτου, ὁ, a councillor, senator, (buleuta, Pliny, epistles): first in Homer, Iliad 6, 114; of a member of the Sanhedrin, Mark 15:43; Luke 23:50. (Job 3:14; Job 12:17.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance counselor. From bouleuo; an adviser, i.e. (specially) a councillor or member of the Jewish Sanhedrin -- counsellor. see GREEK bouleuo Forms and Transliterations βουλευτάς βουλευτης βουλευτής βουλευτὴς βουλευτικής βουλευτών bouleutes bouleutēs bouleutḗs bouleutḕsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 15:43 N-NMSGRK: Ἁριμαθαίας εὐσχήμων βουλευτής ὃς καὶ NAS: a prominent member of the Council, who KJV: an honourable counsellor, which INT: Arimathaea prominent Council member who also Luke 23:50 N-NMS |
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