Greek Word Study
The meaning of “βουλευτής”
Understanding bouleutḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
counsellor. - an adviser, i.e. (specially) a councillor or member of the Jewish Sanhedrin
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
βουλευτής
Phoneticbool-yoo-tace'
Transliterationbouleutḗs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
counsellor. - an adviser, i.e. (specially) a councillor or member of the Jewish Sanhedrin
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 15:43 | “Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.” Word: βουλευτής (bouleutḗs) | |
| Luke 23:50 | “And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:” Word: βουλευτής (bouleutḗs) |