The meaning of “יָעַץ”
Understanding yâʻats reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
advertise, take advise, advise (well), consult, (give, take) counsel(-lor), determine, devise, guide, purpose. - to advi...
יָעַץ
advertise, take advise, advise (well), consult, (give, take) counsel(-lor), determine, devise, guide, purpose. - to advise - reflexively, to deliberate or resolve 1) to advise, consult, give counsel, counsel, purpose, devise, plan 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to advise, counsel, give counsel, consult 1a2) counsellor (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together 1c) (Hithpael) to conspire
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 18:19 | “Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:” Word: יָעַץ (yâʻats) | |
| 1 Kings 12:9 | “And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter?” Word: יָעַץ (yâʻats) | |
| 2 Chronicles 22:4 | “Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the Lord like the house of Ahab: for they were his counsellors after the death of his father to his destruction.” Word: יָעַץ (yâʻats) | |
| Job 12:17 | “He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.” Word: יָעַץ (yâʻats) | |
| Isaiah 19:12 | “Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know what the Lord of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.” Word: יָעַץ (yâʻats) |
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