16 occurrences

'Counselor' in the Bible

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

Verse ConceptsadvisersConspiraciesPeople MultiplyingConspiracy

The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

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 was with the king's sons:

Verse ConceptsCounselorsInsightScribes

Ahithophel was the king's counselor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend:

He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab; for his mother was his counselor to do wickedly.

Verse ConceptsChildren, needs ofChildren, Bad Parental ExamplesMothers, Responsibilities OfImitating Wicked Kings

the captain of fifty, the honorable man, the counselor, the skilled craftsman, and the clever enchanter.

Verse ConceptsRankSkillFiftiesSkilled Peoplemagicartistscraftsmanship

When I look, there is no man; even among them there is no counselor who, when I ask of them, can answer a word.

Verse ConceptsNo One Available

Now why do you cry out aloud? Is there no king in you? Has your counselor perished, that pains have taken hold of you as of a woman in travail?

Verse ConceptsChildbirthLabour PainsGroups ShoutingWhy Do You Do This?No King

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