Strong’s G1012

βουλή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

boulé

Pronunciation

boo-LAY

Definition

Counsel, purpose, will, plan

Meaning

counsel, deliberate wisdom, decree.

Usage

In the New Testament, "boulé" refers to a deliberate plan or purpose, often in the context of divine will or human counsel. It conveys the idea of a thoughtful and intentional decision or plan, whether it is God's sovereign purpose or human counsel.

Bible references

Luke 7:30;Luke 23:51;Acts 2:23;Acts 4:28;Acts 5:38;Acts 13:36;Acts 20:27;Acts 27:12;Acts 27:42;1 Corinthians 4:5;Ephesians 1:11;Hebrews 6:17