Strong’s G4824

συμβούλιον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

sumboulion

Pronunciation

soom-BOO-lee-on

Definition

Council, counsel, plan, advice

Meaning

(a) a body of advisers (assessors) in a court, a council, (b) abstr: consultation, counsel, advice; resolution, decree.

Usage

The term "sumboulion" refers to a council or assembly convened for the purpose of deliberation or decision-making. It can also denote the advice or counsel given by such a group. In the New Testament, it often pertains to the formal gatherings of Jewish leaders or authorities, such as the Sanhedrin, who met to discuss and decide on religious and legal matters.

Bible references

Matthew 12:14;Matthew 22:15;Matthew 27:1;Matthew 27:7;Matthew 28:12;Mark 3:6;Mark 15:1;Acts 25:12