13 occurrences

'Counselor' in the Bible

And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong, for the people increased continually with Absalom.

Verse ConceptsadvisersConspiraciesPeople MultiplyingConspiracy

The lot to the east fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots for his son Zechariah, a counselor with insight, and his lot came out to the north.

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Nature

Also Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni tutored the king’s sons.

Verse ConceptsCounselorsInsightScribes

Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.

As he was talking with him, the king said to him, “Have we appointed you a royal counselor? Stop! Why should you be struck down?” Then the prophet stopped and said, “I know that God has planned to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my counsel.”

Verse ConceptsTwelve Beings

The captain of fifty and the honorable man,The counselor and the expert artisan,And the skillful enchanter.

Verse ConceptsRankSkillFiftiesSkilled Peoplemagicartistscraftsmanship

“But when I look, there is no one,And there is no counselor among themWho, if I ask, can give an answer.

Verse ConceptsNo One Available

“Now, why do you cry out loudly?Is there no king among you,Or has your counselor perished,That agony has gripped you like a woman in childbirth?

Verse ConceptsChildbirthLabour PainsGroups ShoutingWhy Do You Do This?No King

From you has gone forthOne who plotted evil against the Lord,A wicked counselor.

Verse ConceptsEvil PlansTrapSickness

Bible Theasaurus

Adviser (28 instances)
Advocate (13 instances)
Counselor (26 instances)
Pleader (1 instance)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
συμβουλεύω 
Sumbouleuo 
Usage: 4

βουλευτής 
Bouleutes 
Usage: 2

βουλεύω 
Bouleuo 
Usage: 7

βουλή 
Boule 
counsel , will , advise
Usage: 12

συμβούλιον 
Sumboulion 
Usage: 8

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