The meaning of “βουλή”
Understanding boulḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
+ advise, counsel, will. - volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose
βουλή
+ advise, counsel, will. - volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:51 | “(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.” Word: βουλή (boulḗ) | |
| Acts 13:36 | “For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:” Word: βουλή (boulḗ) | |
| 1 Corinthians 4:5 | “Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.” Word: βουλή (boulḗ) | |
| Ephesians 1:11 | “In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:” Word: βουλή (boulḗ) | |
| Hebrews 6:17 | “Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:” Word: βουλή (boulḗ) |