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Lexicon :: Strong's G1012 - boulē

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βουλή
Transliteration
boulē (Key)
Pronunciation
boo-lay'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:633,108

Strong’s Definitions

βουλή boulḗ, boo-lay'; from G1014; volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose:—+ advise, counsel, will.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x

The KJV translates Strong's G1012 in the following manner: counsel (10x), will (1x), advise (with G5087) (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x
The KJV translates Strong's G1012 in the following manner: counsel (10x), will (1x), advise (with G5087) (1x).

  1. counsel, purpose

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
βουλή boulḗ, boo-lay'; from G1014; volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose:—+ advise, counsel, will.
STRONGS G1012:
βουλή, -ῆς, ἡ, (βούλομαι), from Homer down; often in the Sept. for עֵצָה; counsel, purpose: Luke 23:51 (where distinguished from ἡ πράξις); Acts 5:38; Acts 27:12 (see τίθημι, 1 a.), Acts 27:42; plural 1 Corinthians 4:5; ἡ βουλὴ τοῦ θεοῦ, Acts 13:36; especially of the purpose of God respecting the salvation of men through Christ: Luke 7:30; Acts 2:23; Acts 4:28; [Hebrews 6:17]; πᾶσαν τὴν βουλὴν τοῦ θεοῦ all the contents of the divine plan, Acts 20:27; ἡ βουλὴ τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦ the counsel of his will, Ephesians 1:11.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Luke
7:30; 23:51
Acts
2:23; 4:28; 5:38; 13:36; 20:27; 27:12; 27:42
1 Corinthians
4:5
Ephesians
1:11
Hebrews
6:17

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1012 matches the Greek βουλή (boulē),
which occurs 18 times in 17 verses in 'Pro' in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:25 - and you have ignored all my counsel and would have none of my reproof,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:30 - would have none of my counsel, and despised all my reproof,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:11 - discretion will watch over you; understanding will guard you;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:17 - who forsakes the companion of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:21 - My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion; let them not escape from your sight,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:12 - I, wisdom, dwell in prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:14 - I have counsel and sound wisdom, I have insight, I have strength.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:10 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:13 - He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:14 - Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:22 - Without counsel plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:21 - Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will be established.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:5 - The purpose in a man's mind is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:30 - No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:20 - Have I not written for you thirty sayings of admonition and knowledge,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:28 - A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:4 - It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink;
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