The meaning of “συμβούλιον”
Understanding symboúlion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a presumed derivative of σύμβουλος consultation, counsel, council. - advisement - specially, a deliberative bo...
συμβούλιον
neuter of a presumed derivative of σύμβουλος consultation, counsel, council. - advisement - specially, a deliberative body, i.e. the provincial assessors or lay-court
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:1 | “When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:” Word: συμβούλιον (symboúlion) | |
| Mark 15:1 | “And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.” Word: συμβούλιον (symboúlion) | |
| Acts 25:12 | “Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Cesar? unto Cesar shalt thou go.” Word: συμβούλιον (symboúlion) |