βουλεύω (bouleúō) — Consult

Greek word study: βουλεύω (bouleúō), Strong's G1011. to advise, i.e. (reflexively) deliberate, or (by implication) resolve

GreekStrong's G1011
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Greek word
βουλεύω (bouleúō)

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to advise, i.e. (reflexively) deliberate, or (by implication) resolve

Word study
Derivation: from G1012 (βουλή);

KJV translation words: consult, take counsel, determine, be minded, purpose

Where this word appears

Strong's G1011 is tagged on 6 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 14:31 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 1:17.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I purpose ×1Took counsel ×1do I purpose ×1they plotted ×1they were determining ×1will take counsel ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

βουλεύομαι ×2ἐβουλεύσαντο ×2βουλεύσεται ×1ἐβουλεύοντο ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×22 Corinthians ×2Luke ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • Luke 14:31 — βουλεύσεται — will take counsel
  • John 11:53 — ἐβουλεύσαντο — they plotted
  • John 12:10 — ἐβουλεύσαντο — Took counsel
  • Acts 27:39 — ἐβουλεύοντο — they were determining
  • 2 Corinthians 1:17 — βουλεύομαι — I purpose

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1012 βουλή (boulḗ).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1010 βουλευτής (bouleutḗs), G3851 παραβουλεύομαι (parabouleúomai), G4823 συμβουλεύω (symbouleúō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does bouleúō (G1011) mean?

To advise, i.e. (reflexively) deliberate, or (by implication) resolve.

How is G1011 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1011 as: consult, take counsel, determine, be minded, purpose.

How often does βουλεύω (bouleúō) appear?

Strong's G1011 is tagged on 6 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 14:31 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 1:17.