G4824
συμβούλιον
advisement; specially, a deliberative body, i.e. the provincial assessors or lay-court
Transliteration
symboúlionPronunciation
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advisement; specially, a deliberative body, i.e. the provincial assessors or lay-court
συμβούλιον(symboúlion)
Strong’s Definition
advisement; specially, a deliberative body, i.e. the provincial assessors or lay-court
neuter of a presumed derivative of G4825 (σύμβουλος);
“Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.”
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Strong's G4824: A neuter noun combining σύν (with) and βουλή (counsel), meaning "a council, consultation, or deliberative body." In the New Testament, it often refers to formal gatherings of religious leaders plotting against Jesus, highlighting human opposition to divine purpose.
U - Unveiling the Word
Συμβούλιον represents formal deliberative assemblies and their decisions. As a compound word, it combines the concept of joint action with counsel or deliberation. In Matthew 12:14, it describes the Pharisees' formal consultation to destroy Jesus. Early church fathers contrasted these hostile councils with godly church assemblies seeking divine wisdom. Today, it reminds us that formal religious authority can either serve or oppose God's purposes, calling for discernment in leadership and decision-making.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
Together they form a noun describing organized consultation
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Morphological features as a neuter noun:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its use for formal consultations. Thayer's notes its connection to decision-making bodies. LSJ provides examples from political contexts. Vine's highlights its use in plotting against Jesus. Strong's connects it to joint counsel. LEH discusses its usage in administrative contexts. Moulton and Milligan show its common usage in official documents.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Matthew 12:14 "But the Pharisees went out and held [council] {συμβούλιον} against Him, how to destroy Him."
Additional References:
Matthew 22:15
Matthew 27:1
Matthew 27:7
Matthew 28:12
Mark 3:6
Mark 15:1
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Συμβούλιον reveals how formal religious authority can oppose God's purposes. It promotes the good news by showing that despite human schemes against the Messiah, God's sovereign plan prevails. This encourages believers to trust divine wisdom above human councils and to ensure our deliberations align with God's will.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4824: A neuter noun combining σύν (with) and βουλή (counsel), meaning "a council, consultation, or deliberative body." In the New Testament, it often refers to formal gatherings of religious leaders plotting against Jesus, highlighting human opposition to divine purpose.
Part of speech: Neuter Noun
Tags: council, consultation, deliberation, pharisees, religious-opposition, matthew, mark, decision-making, plotting, religious-authority, formal-assembly, leadership