The meaning of “βουλεύω”
Understanding bouleúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
consult, take counsel, determine, be minded, purpose. - to advise, i.e. (reflexively) deliberate, or (by implication) re...
βουλεύω
consult, take counsel, determine, be minded, purpose. - to advise, i.e. (reflexively) deliberate, or (by implication) resolve
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 14:31 | “Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?” Word: βουλεύω (bouleúō) | |
| John 12:10 | “But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;” Word: βουλεύω (bouleúō) | |
| Acts 15:37 | “And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.” Word: βουλεύω (bouleúō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:17 | “When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?” Word: βουλεύω (bouleúō) |