βουλή (boulḗ) — Advise

Greek word study: βουλή (boulḗ), Strong's G1012. volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose

GreekStrong's G1012
Quick definition
Greek word
βουλή (boulḗ)

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volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose

Word study
Derivation: from G1014 (βούλομαι);

KJV translation words: + advise, counsel, will

Where this word appears

Strong's G1012 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 7:30 and last appears in Hebrews 6:17.

How it is rendered in the text

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

counsel ×4purpose ×3plan ×2a decision ×1motives ×1the plan ×1

Forms found in the text

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

βουλὴν ×4βουλῇ ×3βουλὴ ×2βουλὰς ×1βουλή ×1βουλῆς ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×7Luke ×21 Corinthians ×1Ephesians ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 12)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1014 βούλομαι (boúlomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G711 Ἀριστόβουλος (Aristóboulos), G1011 βουλεύω (bouleúō), G4825 σύμβουλος (sýmboulos).

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 boulḗ (G1012) mean?

Volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose.

How is G1012 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1012 as: + advise, counsel, will.

How often does βουλή (boulḗ) appear?

Strong's G1012 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 7:30 and last appears in Hebrews 6:17.