עֵצָה
e.tsah
“counsel”
Definition
advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
from H3289 (יָעַץ);
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Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
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Occurrences
עֵצָה appears 81 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.
When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.
Woe to those who dig deepto hide their plans from the LORD.In darkness they do their works and say,“Who sees us, and who will know?”
Therefore hear the plansthat the LORD has drawn up against Edomand the strategies He has devisedagainst the people of Teman:Surely the little ones of the flock will be dragged away;certainly their pasture will be made desolate because of them.
Listen to counsel and accept discipline,that you may be wise the rest of your days.
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