Definition and Context:
In the biblical context, "advise" refers to the act of giving counsel or guidance, often with the intention of helping someone make a wise decision. The concept of advising is deeply rooted in the wisdom literature of the Bible, where the importance of seeking and heeding wise counsel is frequently emphasized.

Old Testament References:
The Old Testament provides numerous examples of advice being sought and given. In the book of Proverbs, advice is closely associated with wisdom. Proverbs 12:15 states, "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel." This highlights the value placed on seeking advice from others, particularly those who are wise and experienced.

In 1 Kings 12, we see a narrative involving Rehoboam, Solomon's son, who sought advice on how to rule the people of Israel. The elders advised him to serve the people and speak kindly to them, but he rejected their counsel in favor of the advice from his peers, leading to disastrous consequences (1 Kings 12:6-11).

New Testament References:
The New Testament also underscores the importance of giving and receiving advice. In Acts 15, during the Council of Jerusalem, the apostles and elders gathered to discuss and advise on the issue of Gentile believers and the Mosaic Law. Their collective decision, guided by the Holy Spirit, was communicated as advice to the churches (Acts 15:28-29).

The Apostle Paul frequently offered advice to the early churches through his epistles. In 1 Corinthians 7:25 , Paul states, "Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy." Here, Paul distinguishes between direct commands from the Lord and his own advice, which is based on his understanding and experience.

Principles of Advising:
The Bible provides several principles regarding the giving and receiving of advice:

1. Seek Godly Counsel: Proverbs 19:20 advises, "Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days." Seeking advice from those who are godly and wise is encouraged.

2. Discernment: Not all advice is beneficial. 1 John 4:1 warns, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God." Discernment is necessary to evaluate the quality and source of advice.

3. Humility: Accepting advice requires humility. Proverbs 13:10 states, "Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised." A humble heart is open to correction and guidance.

4. Prayerful Consideration: James 1:5 encourages believers to seek wisdom from God: "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him." Prayer is a vital component in seeking and giving advice.

Examples of Biblical Figures Giving Advice:
· Jethro to Moses: In Exodus 18, Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, advised Moses to delegate responsibilities to capable men to avoid burnout. Moses heeded this advice, which improved the administration of justice among the Israelites (Exodus 18:17-24).

· Nathan to David: The prophet Nathan advised King David on several occasions, including confronting him about his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:1-14). Nathan's advice was instrumental in leading David to repentance.

· Paul to Timothy: Paul provided Timothy with advice on leading the church, encouraging him to be an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity (1 Timothy 4:12).

Conclusion:
The biblical perspective on advice emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God and others, the necessity of discernment, and the value of humility in receiving guidance. Through the examples of biblical figures and the teachings of Scripture, believers are encouraged to both give and receive advice in a manner that honors God and promotes spiritual growth.1. (v. t.) To give advice to; to offer an opinion, as worthy or expedient to be followed; to counsel; to warn.

2. (v. t.) To give information or notice to; to inform; -- with of before the thing communicated; as, we were advised of the risk.

3. (v. t.) To consider; to deliberate.

4. (v. t.) To take counsel; to consult; -- followed by with; as, to advise with friends.

ADVICE; ADVISE; ADVISEMENT

ad-vis', ad-viz', ad-viz'-ment: Aside from their regular meaning these words are peculiarly employed as follows:

(1) Advice' In 2 Samuel 19:43 (from, dabhar, "word") the meaning is equal to "request" (the Revised Version, margin "were we not the first to speak of bringing back"). In 1 Samuel 25:33 the King James Version (from, Ta`am, "taste," "reason") "advice" is equal to "sagacity" (the Revised Version (British and American) "blessed be thy discretion"). In 2 Chronicles 25:17 (from ya`ac, "to give or take counsel") the meaning seems to be "to consult with oneself"; compare also Judges 19:30 the King James Version (the Revised Version (British and American) "take counsel").

(2) Advise: In 2 Samuel 24:13 the King James Version (from yadha, "to know") "to advise" means "to advise oneself," i.e. "to consider" (the Revised Version (British and American) "advise thee") Compare also 1 Chronicles 21:12 the King James Version (the Revised Version (British and American) "consider" from, ra'ah, "to see") and Proverbs 13:10 where "well-advised" is the same as "considerate" (from ya`ac; see 2 Chronicles 25:17).

(3) Advisement (antiquated): Found once in the Old Testament in 1 Chronicles 12:19 (from `etsah, "counsel"), where "upon advisement" means "upon deliberation." Compare 2Maccabees 14:20 the King James Version (the Revised Version (British and American) "when these proposals had been long considered").

A. L. Breslich

3867. paraineo -- to exhort, advise
... to exhort, advise. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: paraineo Phonetic Spelling:
(par-ahee-neh'-o) Short Definition: I admonish, advise, exhort Definition ...
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4823. sumbouleuo -- to take counsel together, advise
... to take counsel together, advise. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sumbouleuo
Phonetic Spelling: (soom-bool-yoo'-o) Short Definition: I give advice ...
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1012. boule -- counsel
... advise, counsel. From boulomai; volition, ie (objectively) advice, or (by implication)
purpose -- + advise, counsel, will. see GREEK boulomai. ...
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1011. bouleuo -- to take counsel, deliberate
... From boule; to advise, ie (reflexively) deliberate, or (by implication) resolve --
consult, take counsel, determine, be minded, purpose. see GREEK boule. ...
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5087. tithemi -- to place, lay, set
... from histemi, which properly denotes an upright and active position, while keimai
is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate) -- + advise, appoint, bow, commit ...
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3289. yaats -- to advise, counsel
... 3288, 3289. yaats. 3290 . to advise, counsel. Transliteration: yaats Phonetic
Spelling: (yaw-ats') Short Definition: counselors. Word Origin a prim. ...
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4427b. malak -- to counsel, advise
... malak. 4428 . to counsel, advise. Transliteration: malak Short Definition: consulted. ...
root Definition to counsel, advise NASB Word Usage consulted (1). ...
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3272b. yeat -- to advise
... 3272a, 3272b. yeat. 3273 . to advise. Transliteration: yeat Short Definition:
together. Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to yaats ...
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3045. yada -- to know
... acknowledge, acquainted with, advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware.
A primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by ...
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7200. raah -- to see
... advise cause to, show self, sight of others, espy, stare, surely, think,
view,. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively ...
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Petilianus Said: "We Advise You, Therefore, if So be that You Will ...
... Book II. Chapter 88. " 192. Petilianus said: "We advise you, therefore,
if so be that you will hear? "192. Petilianus said ...
/.../chapter 88 192 petilianus.htm

Jesus' Brothers Advise Him to Go to Jerusalem.
... (Time: One Year Less One Week.) LXXV. Jesus' Brothers Advise Him to Go to
Jerusalem. (Galilee, Probably Capernaum.) ^D John 7:2-9. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/lxxv jesus brothers advise him.htm

The Introduction, and Exhortation to Demetrianus.
... degrees into your mind. Therefore I advise you,. "And repeating it, will
again and again advise you," [1806]. not to believe that ...
/.../on the workmanship of god/chap i the introduction and exhortation.htm

Of the Power and Authoritie Given to Synods.
... In joyning the Elders to the Apostles (and that doubtlesse by the advise of Paul
and Barnabas) it argueth that they sent not to the Apostles as extraordinary ...
/.../the keyes of the kingdom of heaven and power thereof/chap vi of the power.htm

Fifth Letter
... sweet and delightful, than that of a continual conversation with GOD: those only
can comprehend it who practise and experience it; yet I do not advise you to ...
/.../lawrence/the practice of the presence of god/fifth letter.htm

Hell on Earth
... I advise all those who have Bibles to look for this story in the 8th chapter
of St. ... I advise you all to think seriously on them. ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon ix hell on earth.htm

Letter xi (Circa AD 1120) the Abbot of Saint Nicasius at Rheims
... How willingly would I advise you if I knew what to say, or help you if I were able,
as efficaciously as I would wish that He who knows and can do all things ...
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Letter x. --Restraint of Over-Eagerness.
... I advise you above all, to enter into the meaning of the consoling and solid truths
that you will find laid down in this book; but more in a practical way than ...
/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter x restraint of over-eagerness.htm

Rehoboam's Great Mistake
... Rehoboam asked advice from the old men who had been in the service of Solomon his
father during his lifetime and inquired, "What answer do you advise me to ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/rehoboams great mistake.htm

Letter Lxix. To Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria.
... examine our condition, and since there are difficulties in the way of representatives
being sent from the West by a general synodical decree, to advise him to ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/letter lxix to athanasius bishop.htm

Advise (10 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To consider; to deliberate. 4. (vt) To take counsel; to consult; -- followed
by with; as, to advise with friends. Int. ... ADVICE; ADVISE; ADVISEMENT. ...
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Advice (52 Occurrences)
... plural. 4. (n.) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act. Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. ADVICE; ADVISE; ADVISEMENT. ad-vis ...
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Advisement (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) Counsel; advice; information. 2. (n.) Consideration; deliberation; consultation.
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ADVICE; ADVISE; ADVISEMENT. ...
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Consulted (33 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:6 And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon
his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may ...
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Advised (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Advise. Multi-Version Concordance
Advised (8 Occurrences). John 18:14 Now it was Caiaphas ...
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Overtaketh (6 Occurrences)
... coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what word I shall bring
again to him that sent me. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Psalms 7 ...
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Lawyer (5 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is
to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defense of ...
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Inform (24 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to
instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; -- usually followed by of. ...
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Instruct (34 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To furnish with directions; to advise; to direct; to command; as, the judge
instructs the jury. Multi-Version Concordance Instruct (34 Occurrences). ...
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Read (681 Occurrences)
... 2. (imp. & pp) of Read. 3. (vt) To advise; to counsel. 4. (vt) To interpret; to
explain; as, to read a riddle. 5. (vt) To tell; to declare; to recite. ...
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