Berean Strong's Lexicon y'at,: To advise, counsel, consult, determine Original Word: יָעַץ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1012 (boule) - Counsel, purpose - G4823 (symboulion) - Counsel, advice Usage: The Hebrew verb יָעַץ (ya'ats) primarily means to advise or counsel. It is used in the context of providing guidance, making decisions, or determining a course of action. This term often appears in the context of wise counsel, strategic planning, or divine guidance. It underscores the importance of seeking and heeding wise advice, whether from human or divine sources. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, counsel was highly valued, especially from elders, prophets, and leaders. The act of seeking advice was integral to decision-making processes, whether in personal, communal, or national matters. The concept of counsel is deeply rooted in the wisdom literature of the Bible, where the pursuit of wisdom and understanding is paramount. The role of a counselor was not only to provide practical advice but also to guide others in moral and spiritual matters. Brown-Driver-Briggs [יְעַט] verb advise (so Jewish-Aramaic; Biblical Hebrew יעץ); — Ithpa`al Perfect3masculine plural אִתְיָעַ֫טוּ (K§§ 23, 1. Anm.; 39, 5) Daniel 6:8 reciprocal took counsel with each other, followed by infinitive [יָעֵט] noun masculine counsellor (properly Participle active); — plural suffix יָָֽעֲטֹ֫הִי Ezra 7:14, יָעֲט֫וֺהִי Ezra 7:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance counselor, consult together (Aramaic) corresponding to ya'ats; to counsel; reflexively, to consult -- counsellor, consult together. see HEBREW ya'ats Forms and Transliterations אִתְיָעַ֜טוּ אתיעטו וְיָעֲט֗וֹהִי ויעטוהי יָעֲטֹ֙הִי֙ יעטהי ’iṯ·yā·‘a·ṭū ’iṯyā‘aṭū ityaAtu veyaaTohi wə·yā·‘ă·ṭō·w·hî wəyā‘ăṭōwhî yā‘ăṭōhî yā·‘ă·ṭō·hî yaaTohiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 7:14 HEB: מַלְכָּ֜א וְשִׁבְעַ֤ת יָעֲטֹ֙הִי֙ שְׁלִ֔יחַ לְבַקָּרָ֥א NAS: and his seven counselors to inquire KJV: and of his seven counsellors, to enquire INT: the king and his seven counselors are sent to inquire Ezra 7:15 Daniel 6:7 3 Occurrences |