4825. sumboulos
Berean Strong's Lexicon
sumboulos: Counselor, Advisor

Original Word: σύμβουλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: sumboulos
Pronunciation: SOOM-boo-los
Phonetic Spelling: (soom'-boo-los)
Definition: Counselor, Advisor
Meaning: an adviser, counselor.

Word Origin: From σύν (syn, "with") and βουλή (boulē, "counsel" or "advice")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a counselor is יָעַץ (ya'ats, Strong's Hebrew 3289), which also means to advise or counsel. This term appears frequently in the Old Testament, highlighting the importance of wise counsel in Israelite society.

Usage: The term "sumboulos" refers to someone who provides guidance, advice, or counsel. In the context of the New Testament, it often denotes a person who offers wise and prudent advice, particularly in matters of governance or decision-making. The role of a counselor was highly esteemed, as it involved guiding others in making choices that aligned with moral and ethical standards.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman societies, counselors were integral to the functioning of political and social systems. They were often part of a king's or ruler's court, providing strategic advice on matters of state, war, and diplomacy. The concept of a counselor was also significant in Jewish tradition, where wisdom and guidance were highly valued, as seen in the roles of prophets and elders.

HELPS Word-studies

4825 sýmboulos (from 4862 /sýn, "identified closely with" and 1012 /boulḗ, "determined plan") – properly, a consultant; a formal (official) advisor or counselor (used only in Ro 11:34).

[See Is 40:13 for its Hebrew counterpart (OT 6098).]

Ro 11:34: "For who has known the mind of the lord, or who became his counselor (4825 /sýmboulos)?" (NASU).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sun and boulé
Definition
a counselor
NASB Translation
counselor (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4825: σύμβουλος

σύμβουλος, συμβούλου, (σύν and βουλή), an adviser, counsellor: Romans 11:34 from Isaiah 40:13. (Tragg. (Herodotus), Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, others.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
counselor.

From sun and boule; a consultor, i.e. Adviser -- counsellor.

see GREEK sun

see GREEK boule

Forms and Transliterations
σύμβουλοι σύμβουλοί σύμβουλον συμβουλος σύμβουλος συμβούλους συμβούλων sumboulos symboulos sýmboulos
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Englishman's Concordance
Romans 11:34 N-NMS
GRK: ἢ τίς σύμβουλος αὐτοῦ ἐγένετο
NAS: WHO BECAME HIS COUNSELOR?
KJV: hath been his counsellor?
INT: or who counselor of him became

Strong's Greek 4825
1 Occurrence


σύμβουλος — 1 Occ.

















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