1010. bouleutés

Lexicon

bouleutés: Counselor, Member of a Council

Original Word: βουλευτής
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: bouleutés
Pronunciation: boo-loo-et'-ace
Phonetic Spelling: (bool-yoo-tace')
Definition: Counselor, Member of a Council
Meaning: a member of a city council, in NT of the Sanhedrin at Jerusalem.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

counselor.

From bouleuo; an adviser, i.e. (specially) a councillor or member of the Jewish Sanhedrin -- counsellor.

see GREEK bouleuo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from bouleuó
Definition
a councilor
NASB Translation
member of the council (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1010: βουλευτής

βουλευτής, 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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βουλεύω (bouleuō), meaning "to deliberate" or "to take counsel."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3289 יָעַץ (ya'ats): To advise, counsel, or consult.
• H5475 סוֹד (sod): Counsel, assembly, or secret.
• H6951 קָהָל (qahal): Assembly, congregation, or council.

These Hebrew terms reflect similar concepts of counsel and assembly, emphasizing the role of deliberation and decision-making within a community or governing body.

Usage: The term βουλευτής is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who are part of a governing council, particularly the Jewish Sanhedrin. It denotes someone who is involved in making decisions or providing counsel within a formal assembly.

Context: The term βουλευτής appears in the New Testament in the context of Jewish governance and decision-making. It is most notably used to describe Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the Sanhedrin, who played a significant role in the burial of Jesus Christ. In Mark 15:43, Joseph is described as "a prominent council member" who was "waiting for the kingdom of God." This indicates his status and influence within the Jewish ruling council, as well as his personal faith and hope in God's promises.

The Sanhedrin, the supreme council and tribunal of the Jews during post-exilic times, was composed of chief priests, elders, and scribes. As a βουλευτής, Joseph of Arimathea would have been involved in deliberations and decisions regarding religious and civil matters. His actions following the crucifixion of Jesus demonstrate the tension between his role as a council member and his personal convictions as a follower of Christ.

The role of a βουλευτής was significant in the Jewish community, as these individuals were entrusted with maintaining religious order and interpreting the law. Their decisions impacted both the spiritual and social aspects of Jewish life. The use of the term in the New Testament highlights the intersection of political authority and religious belief, as seen in the actions of Joseph of Arimathea.

Forms and Transliterations

βουλευτάς βουλευτης βουλευτής βουλευτὴς βουλευτικής βουλευτών bouleutes bouleutēs bouleutḗs bouleutḕs

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 15:43 N-NMS
GRK: 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
GRK: ὀνόματι Ἰωσὴφ βουλευτὴς ὑπάρχων καὶ
NAS: Joseph, who was a member of the Council, a good
KJV: Joseph, a counsellor; [and he was] a good
INT: by name Joseph a Council member being also

Strong's Greek 1010
2 Occurrences

βουλευτής — 2 Occ.