4824. sumboulion

Lexicon

sumboulion: Council, counsel, plan, advice

Original Word: συμβούλιον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: sumboulion
Pronunciation: soom-BOO-lee-on
Phonetic Spelling: (soom-boo'-lee-on)
Definition: Council, counsel, plan, advice
Meaning: (a) a body of advisers (assessors) in a court, a council, (b) abstr: consultation, counsel, advice; resolution, decree.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

consultation, counsel, council.

Neuter of a presumed derivative of sumboulos; advisement; specially, a deliberative body, i.e. The provincial assessors or lay-court -- consultation, counsel, council.

see GREEK sumboulos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sumboulos
Definition
counsel, by impl. a council
NASB Translation
conferred* (2), conspired* (1), conspiring (1), consultation (1), consulted* (1), council (1), plotted together (1), together (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4824: συμβούλιον

συμβούλιον, συμβουλίου, τό (σύμβουλος);

1. counsel, which is given, taken, entered upon (PIut. Romul. 14): λαμβάνω (on this phrase see λαμβάνω, I. 6), Matthew 12:14; Matthew 22:15; Matthew 27:1, 7; Matthew 28:12; ποιῶ, to consult, deliberate, Mark 3:6 (Tr text WH text συμβούλιον ἐδίδουν); Mark 15:1 (T WH marginal reading συμβούλιον ἑτοιμασαντες; cf. Weiss ad loc.).

2. a council, i. e. an assembly of counsellors or persons in consultation (Plutarch, Luc. 26): Acts 25:12 (the governors and procurator's of provinces had a board of assessors or advisers with whom they took counsel before rendering judgment; see Cicero, ad fam. 8, 8; Verr. 2, 13; Sueton. vit. Tiber. 33; Lampridius, vit. Alex. Sever c. 46; cf. Josephus, b. j. 2, 16, 1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb συμβουλεύω (symbouleuō), meaning "to counsel" or "to advise."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 5475 (סוֹד, sôd): Refers to a council, assembly, or secret counsel, often used in the context of divine or royal deliberations.
• Strong's Hebrew 3289 (יָעַץ, yāʿats): Meaning to advise, counsel, or deliberate, similar in function to the Greek συμβουλεύω.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term συμβούλιον, its usage in the New Testament, and its theological significance within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term συμβούλιον is used in the New Testament to describe gatherings or councils, often with a connotation of plotting or planning, particularly in the context of the religious leaders' meetings.

Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, συμβούλιον is often associated with the gatherings of Jewish religious leaders, such as the Sanhedrin, who convened to discuss and make decisions regarding religious and legal matters. These councils played a significant role in the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

• Biblical References:
• Matthew 12:14 (BSB): "But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus." Here, συμβούλιον is implied in the plotting and deliberation of the Pharisees.
• Matthew 22:15 (BSB): "Then the Pharisees went out and plotted to trap Jesus in His words." The term reflects the secretive and strategic nature of their meetings.
• Mark 3:6 (BSB): "At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus." The use of συμβούλιον underscores the collaboration between different groups for a common purpose.
• Acts 25:12 (BSB): "After conferring with his council, Festus replied, 'You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!'" Here, συμβούλιον refers to the advisory council of the Roman governor Festus.

• Theological Implications: The use of συμβούλιον in the New Testament often highlights the opposition Jesus faced from established religious authorities. It underscores the human tendency to conspire against divine purposes, yet also serves to fulfill prophetic events as part of God's sovereign plan.

Forms and Transliterations

συμβουλιον συμβούλιον συμβούλιόν συμβουλιου συμβουλίου sumboulion sumbouliou symboulion symboúlion symboúlión symbouliou symboulíou

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 12:14 N-ANS
GRK: οἱ Φαρισαῖοι συμβούλιον ἔλαβον κατ'
NAS: went out and conspired against
KJV: and held a council against
INT: the Pharisees a counsel held against

Matthew 22:15 N-ANS
GRK: οἱ Φαρισαῖοι συμβούλιον ἔλαβον ὅπως
NAS: went and plotted together how
KJV: and took counsel how
INT: the Pharisees counsel took how

Matthew 27:1 N-ANS
GRK: δὲ γενομένης συμβούλιον ἔλαβον πάντες
NAS: of the people conferred together against
KJV: took counsel against
INT: moreover having arrived counsel took all

Matthew 27:7 N-ANS
GRK: συμβούλιον δὲ λαβόντες
NAS: And they conferred together
KJV: And they took counsel, and bought with
INT: Counsel and having taken

Matthew 28:12 N-ANS
GRK: τῶν πρεσβυτέρων συμβούλιόν τε λαβόντες
NAS: with the elders and consulted together,
KJV: and had taken counsel, they gave large
INT: the elders counsel moreover having taken

Mark 3:6 N-ANS
GRK: τῶν Ἡρῳδιανῶν συμβούλιον ἐδίδουν κατ'
NAS: out and immediately [began] conspiring with the Herodians
KJV: took counsel with
INT: the Herodians counsel took against

Mark 15:1 N-ANS
GRK: εὐθὺς πρωὶ συμβούλιον ποιήσαντες οἱ
NAS: held a consultation; and binding
KJV: held a consultation with
INT: early in morning a counsel having formed the

Acts 25:12 N-GNS
GRK: μετὰ τοῦ συμβουλίου ἀπεκρίθη Καίσαρα
NAS: had conferred with his council, he answered,
KJV: with the council, answered,
INT: with the Council answered To Ceasar

Strong's Greek 4824
8 Occurrences

συμβούλιον — 7 Occ.
συμβουλίου — 1 Occ.