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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

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