Strong's Lexicon uts: To counsel, advise, plan Original Word: עוּץ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1012 (βούλη - boule): Counsel, purpose - G4823 (συμβουλεύω - symbouleuo): To advise, counsel Usage: The Hebrew verb "uts" primarily means to give counsel or advice, often in the context of planning or devising a course of action. It is used to describe the act of providing guidance or forming strategies, whether in personal, communal, or divine contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, counsel and advice were highly valued, especially from elders, prophets, and wise individuals. The ability to provide sound counsel was seen as a gift from God, and those who possessed it were often sought after for guidance in both personal and national matters. The concept of wise counsel is deeply embedded in the wisdom literature of the Bible, reflecting the cultural emphasis on discernment and understanding. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to counsel, plan NASB Translation devise (1), take counsel (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עוּץ] verb counsel, plan (Aramaic id.; "" form of יעץ); — only Qal Imperative masculine plural עֻ֫צוּ Judges 19:30 (GFM reads עֵצָה, but see Bu), Isaiah 8:10 with accusative of congnate meaning with verb עֵצָה. (StaThLz 1894, Apr. 28, 235 derives עֻצוּ from יעץ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance take advice counsel together A primitive root; to consult -- take advice ((counsel) together). Forms and Transliterations עֻ֥צוּ עצו ‘u·ṣū ‘uṣū UtzuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 19:30 HEB: לָכֶ֥ם עָלֶ֖יהָ עֻ֥צוּ וְדַבֵּֽרוּ׃ פ NAS: Consider it, take counsel and speak KJV: consider of it, take advice, and speak INT: Consider and take and speak Isaiah 8:10 2 Occurrences |