Strong's Lexicon sumboulion: Council, counsel, plan, advice Original Word: συμβούλιον Word Origin: From the Greek root συμβουλεύω (sumbouleuō), meaning "to advise" or "to counsel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "sumboulion" is יָעַץ (ya'ats), Strong's Hebrew 3289, which means "to advise" or "to counsel." Usage: The term "sumboulion" refers to a council or assembly convened for the purpose of deliberation or decision-making. It can also denote the advice or counsel given by such a group. In the New Testament, it often pertains to the formal gatherings of Jewish leaders or authorities, such as the Sanhedrin, who met to discuss and decide on religious and legal matters. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, "sumboulion" is frequently associated with the Jewish Sanhedrin, the highest religious court in Jerusalem. This body was composed of chief priests, elders, and scribes, and it played a significant role in the governance of Jewish religious and civil life under Roman rule. The Sanhedrin was responsible for interpreting Jewish law and had authority over religious matters, although its power was limited by Roman oversight. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sumboulos Definition counsel, by impl. a council NASB Translation conferred* (2), conspired* (1), conspiring (1), consultation (1), consulted* (1), council (1), plotted together (1), together (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4824: συμβούλιονσυμβούλιον, συμβουλίου, τό (σύμβουλος); 1. counsel, which is given, taken, entered upon (PIut. Romul. 14): λαμβάνω (on this phrase see λαμβάνω, I. 6), Matthew 12:14; Matthew 22:15; Matthew 27:1, 7; Matthew 28:12; ποιῶ, to consult, deliberate, Mark 3:6 (Tr text WH text συμβούλιον ἐδίδουν); Mark 15:1 (T WH marginal reading συμβούλιον ἑτοιμασαντες; cf. Weiss ad loc.). 2. a council, i. e. an assembly of counsellors or persons in consultation (Plutarch, Luc. 26): Acts 25:12 (the governors and procurator's of provinces had a board of assessors or advisers with whom they took counsel before rendering judgment; see Cicero, ad fam. 8, 8; Verr. 2, 13; Sueton. vit. Tiber. 33; Lampridius, vit. Alex. Sever c. 46; cf. Josephus, b. j. 2, 16, 1). Neuter of a presumed derivative of sumboulos; advisement; specially, a deliberative body, i.e. The provincial assessors or lay-court -- consultation, counsel, council. see GREEK sumboulos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:14 N-ANSGRK: οἱ Φαρισαῖοι συμβούλιον ἔλαβον κατ' NAS: went out and conspired against KJV: and held a council against INT: the Pharisees a counsel held against Matthew 22:15 N-ANS Matthew 27:1 N-ANS Matthew 27:7 N-ANS Matthew 28:12 N-ANS Mark 3:6 N-ANS Mark 15:1 N-ANS Acts 25:12 N-GNS Strong's Greek 4824 |
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