The meaning of “עֵצָה”
Understanding ʻêtsâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. - advice - by implication, plan - also prudence 1) counsel, advice, purpos...
עֵצָה
advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. - advice - by implication, plan - also prudence 1) counsel, advice, purpose
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:28 | “For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them.” Word: עֵצָה (ʻêtsâh) | |
| 1 Kings 12:13 | “And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men’s counsel that they gave him;” Word: עֵצָה (ʻêtsâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 10:14 | “And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.” Word: עֵצָה (ʻêtsâh) | |
| Job 21:16 | “Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.” Word: עֵצָה (ʻêtsâh) | |
| Isaiah 25:1 | “O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” Word: עֵצָה (ʻêtsâh) |
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