βουλεύω

bouleuōVerbG1011

to plan

From: from G1012 (βουλή);

Short Definition

to advise, i.e. (reflexively) deliberate, or (by implication) resolve

Full Lexicon Entry

to take counsel, deliberate, resolve. In mid.
1.to take counsel with oneself, consider
2.to determine with oneself, resolve
LXX Usage: chiefly for יעץ

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
2
2 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 1:17
  • Acts 27:39
  • John 11:53
  • John 12:10
  • Luke 14:31

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