συμβουλεύω

sumbouleuōVerbG4823

to consult

From: from G4862 (σύν) and G1011 (βουλεύω);

Short Definition

to give (or take) advice jointly, i.e. recommend, deliberate or determine

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to advise, counsel, Lat. consulere alicui, with dative pers. et infinitive, to advise one to do a thing, (Herdotus Historicus), etc.
2.without the infinitive, ς. *τινί τι *(Herdotus Historicus); ς. *τι *to recommend a measure, (Herdotus Historicus), attic:—;Pass., *τὰ συμβουλευόμενα *the advice given, (Xenophon Historicus)
3.absolute to advise, give advice, (Sophocles Tragicus); ὁ *συμβουλεύων *or -εύσας, an adviser, Lat. auctor sententiae, (Aristotle Philosopher)
4.Mid. to consult with a person, i. e. ask his advice, Lat. consulere aliquem, with dative, (Herdotus Historicus), etc.: absolute to consult, deliberate, (Xenophon Historicus)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

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DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
John
1
Matthew
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 9:23
  • John 18:14
  • Matthew 26:4
  • Revelation 3:18

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