1013. bouléma

Lexicon

bouléma: Purpose, intention, plan, counsel

Original Word: βούλημα
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: bouléma
Pronunciation: boo'-lay-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (boo'-lay-mah)
Definition: Purpose, intention, plan, counsel
Meaning: will, counsel, purpose.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

purpose, will.

From boulomai; a resolve -- purpose, will.

see GREEK boulomai

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 Origin
from boulomai
Definition
purpose, will
NASB Translation
desire (1), intention (1), will (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1013: βούλημα

βούλημα, 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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the verb βούλομαι (boulomai), meaning "to will" or "to wish."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek concept of βούλημα can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas of will and purpose, such as:
• 2656 חֵפֶץ (chephets): Meaning "delight" or "pleasure," often used to describe God's will or desire.
• 7522 רָצוֹן (ratson): Meaning "will" or "favor," frequently used in the context of God's will or approval.
• 4284 מַחֲשָׁבָה (machashabah): Meaning "thought" or "plan," used to describe intentions or plans, both human and divine.

These Hebrew terms, like βούλημα, emphasize the importance of intentionality and purpose in both divine and human contexts.

Usage: The word βούλημα is used in the New Testament to describe a specific intention or purpose, often in the context of God's sovereign will or human decision-making.

Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, βούλημα is used to express the concept of a determined will or purpose, often highlighting the distinction between human intentions and divine plans. It underscores the idea that while humans may have their own plans, it is ultimately God's will that prevails.
• Scriptural References: The term appears in the New Testament in passages such as Acts 27:43, where it describes the centurion's intention to save Paul during a shipwreck. This usage illustrates the concept of a purposeful decision made in a moment of crisis.
• Theological Significance: βούλημα is significant in theological discussions about divine sovereignty and human agency. It reflects the belief that God's purposes are ultimately fulfilled, even amidst human actions and decisions. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes God's control over history and His ability to bring about His intended outcomes.
• Practical Implications: Understanding βούλημα encourages believers to trust in God's overarching plan, even when human intentions seem to dominate. It serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning one's own will with God's purposes, seeking His guidance in decision-making.

Forms and Transliterations

βουλημα βούλημα βουληματι βουλήματι βουληματος βουλήματος boulema boulēma boúlema boúlēma boulemati boulēmati boulḗmati boulematos boulēmatos boulḗmatos

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 27:43 N-GNS
GRK: 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
GRK: τῷ γὰρ βουλήματι αὐτοῦ τίς
NAS: For who resists His will?
KJV: hath resisted his will?
INT: the indeed purpose of him who

1 Peter 4:3 N-ANS
GRK: χρόνος τὸ βούλημα τῶν ἐθνῶν
NAS: [for] [you] to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles,
INT: time the will of the Gentiles

Strong's Greek 1013
3 Occurrences

βούλημα — 1 Occ.
βουλήματι — 1 Occ.
βουλήματος — 1 Occ.