Strong's Lexicon bouléma: Purpose, intention, plan, counsel Original Word: βούλημα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βούλομαι (boulomai), meaning "to will" or "to intend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה, machashabah) - thought, plan, purpose - H6098 (עֵצָה, etsah) - counsel, advice, purpose Usage: In the New Testament, "bouléma" refers to a deliberate intention or plan, often highlighting the purpose or counsel of God or humans. It conveys a sense of a determined will or decision, reflecting a thoughtful and intentional process. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "bouléma" would have been understood in the context of philosophical and political discourse, where the intentions and plans of individuals or deities were considered significant. In the biblical context, it often relates to God's sovereign will and purpose, contrasting human plans with divine intentions. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1013 boúlēma (a neuter noun) – a pre-set, fully-resolved plan. 1013 (boúlēma) only occurs three times (critical text, Ac 27:43; Ro 9:19; 1 Pet 4:3). See 1012 (boulē). [The feminine noun-cognate, 1012 (boulḗ), occurs twelve times for the brand of resolution that keeps to pre-set circumstances.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom boulomai Definition purpose, will NASB Translation desire (1), intention (1), will (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1013: βούλημαβούλημα, βουλήματος, τό (βούλομαι), will, counsel, purpose: Acts 27:43; Romans 9:19; 1 Peter 4:3 (Rec. θέλημα). (2 Macc. 15:5; in Greek writings from Plato down.) (Synonym: cf. θέλω, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance purpose, will. From boulomai; a resolve -- purpose, will. see GREEK boulomai Forms and Transliterations βουλημα βούλημα βουληματι βουλήματι βουληματος βουλήματος boulema boulēma boúlema boúlēma boulemati boulēmati boulḗmati boulematos boulēmatos boulḗmatosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:43 N-GNSGRK: αὐτοὺς τοῦ βουλήματος ἐκέλευσέν τε NAS: kept them from their intention, and commanded KJV: them from [their] purpose; and INT: them of [their] purpose commanded moreover Romans 9:19 N-DNS 1 Peter 4:3 N-ANS Strong's Greek 1013 |
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