βουλή

boulēNoun (Feminine)G1012

plan

From: from G1014 (βούλομαι);

Short Definition

volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose

Full Lexicon Entry

counsel, purpose (in cl., esp. of the gods): pl.; of the Divine purpose; βουλὴν θελήματος αὐτοῦ; β. Θεοῦ.
LXX Usage: frequently for עֵצָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
7
Luke
2
1 Corinthians
1
Ephesians
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 4:5
  • Acts 2:23
  • Acts 27:12
  • Acts 4:28
  • Ephesians 1:11

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