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Strong's G4823 συμβουλεύω (symbouleuo)

Symbouleuo means “consult” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4823 — mirmac in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4823
Language Greek
Linked Usages 32
Books 18

Strong's G4823 Quick Answer

Strong's G4823 συμβουλεύω (sumbouleuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sumbouleuo (soom-boul-yoo'-o) v. 1. to give (or take) advice jointly, i.e. recommend, deliberate or determine [from G4862 and G1011] It has 32 linked Bible usages across 18 books. Visible English usage signals include counsel and take. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
sumbouleuo (soom-boul-yoo'-o) v. 1. to give (or take) advice jointly, i.e. recommend, deliberate or determine [from G4862 and G1011]
Usage
32 linked usages
Books
18 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
counsel and take

Meaning and Definition

sumbouleuo (soom-boul-yoo'-o) v. 1. to give (or take) advice jointly, i.e. recommend, deliberate or determine [from G4862 and G1011] KJV: consult, (give, take) counsel (together) Root(s): G4862, G1011

Original Word
συμβουλεύω
Transliteration
sumbouleuo
Derivation
Root: βουλεύω R1: 4862 R2: 1011
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4823. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to consult

Usage: 1. to advise, counsel , Lat. consulere alicui, with dative pers. et infinitive, to advise one to do a thing, (Herdotus Historicus), etc. 2. without the infinitive, ς. τινί τι (Herdotus Historicus); ς. τι to recommend a measure, (Herdotus Historicus), attic:—;Pass., τὰ συμβουλευόμενα the advice given , (Xenophon Historicus) 3. absolute to advise, give advice , (Sophocles Tragicus); ὁ συμβουλεύων or -εύσας, an adviser , Lat. auctor sententiae, (Aristotle Philosopher) 4. Mid. to consult with a person, i. e.

ask his advice , Lat. consulere aliquem, with dative, (Herdotus Historicus), etc.: absolute to consult, deliberate , (Xenophon Historicus) (ML)

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How Strong's G4823 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sumbouleuo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

counsel John 11:53 take Matthew 26:4

How Strong's G4823 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 17 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4823 (συμβουλεύω) appears 31 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4823 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4823 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 26:4 KJV

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

John 11:53 KJV

Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.

John 18:14 KJV

Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

Strong's G4823 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

17 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 18:19 Septuagint / Brenton

Now then hearken to me, and I will advise thee, and God shall be with thee: be thou to the people in the things pertaining to God, and thou shalt bring their matters to God.

Numbers 24:14 Septuagint / Brenton

And now, behold, I return to my place; come, I will advise thee of what this people shall do to thy people in the last days.

Joshua 15:18 Septuagint / Brenton

And it came to pass as she went out that she counseled him, saying, I will ask of my father a field; and she cried from off her ass; and Caleb said to her, What is it?

Strong's G4823 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

10 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 8:26 Septuagint / Brenton

and hath honored me in the sight of the king, and his counselors, and all his friends and nobles.

1 Maccabees 9:69 Septuagint / Brenton

Wherefore he was very wroth at the wicked men that gave him counsel to come into the country, insomuch as he slew many of them, and purposed to return into his own country.

Usage Excerpts

First 32 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4823.

Exodus 18:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Now then hearken to me, and I will advise thee, and God shall be with thee: be thou to the people in the things pertaining to God, and thou shalt bring their matters to God.
Numbers 24:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And now, behold, I return to my place; come, I will advise thee of what this people shall do to thy people in the last days.
Joshua 15:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass as she went out that she counseled him, saying, I will ask of my father a field; and she cried from off her ass; and Caleb said to her, What is it?
2 Kingdoms 17:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thus I have surely given counsel, that all Israel be generally gathered to thee from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is upon the seashore for multitude: and that thy presence go in the midst of them.
2 Kingdoms 17:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Hushai the Archite said to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus Ahithophel counseled Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counseled.
3 Kingdoms 1:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And now come, let me, I pray, give thee counsel, and thou shalt rescue thy life, and the life of thy son Solomon.
3 Kingdoms 12:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they gave him, and consulted with the young men who were brought up with him, who stood in his presence.
3 Kingdoms 12:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he said to them, What counsel do ye give? And what shall I answer to this people who speak to me, saying, Lighten somewhat of the yoke which thy father has put upon us?
3 Kingdoms 12:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the king answered the people harshly; and Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men which they counseled him.
2 Chronicles 10:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But he forsook the advice of the old men, who took counsel with him, and he took counsel with the young men who had been brought up with him, who stood before him.
Job 26:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
To whom hast thou given counsel? is it not to him who has all wisdom? Whom wilt thou follow? is it not one who has the greatest power?
Isaiah 33:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Your soul shall meditate terror. Where are the scribes? where are the counselors, where is he that numbers them that are growing up,
Isaiah 33:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
even the small and great people? with whom he took not counsel, neither did he understand a people of deep speech, so that a despised people should not hear, and there is no understanding to him that hears.
Isaiah 40:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Or with whom has he taken counsel, and he has instructed him? or who has taught him judgment, or who has taught him the way of understanding;
Jeremiah 43:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, that they took counsel each with his neighbor, and said, Let us by all means tell the king all these words.
Jeremiah 45:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Jeremiah said to the king, If I tell thee, wilt thou not certainly put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, thou wilt not at all hearken to me.
Daniel 6:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
All who preside over thy kingdom, captains and satraps, chiefs and local governors, have taken counsel together, to establish by a royal statute and to confirm a decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any god or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions.
Matthew 26:4 New Testament, KJV
And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.
John 11:53 New Testament, KJV
Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.
John 18:14 New Testament, KJV
Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Acts 9:23 New Testament, KJV
And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:
Revelation 3:18 New Testament, KJV
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
1 Esdras 8:26 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and hath honored me in the sight of the king, and his counselors, and all his friends and nobles.
1 Maccabees 9:59 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So they went and consulted with him.
1 Maccabees 9:69 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore he was very wroth at the wicked men that gave him counsel to come into the country, insomuch as he slew many of them, and purposed to return into his own country.
4 Maccabees 1:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
As I am going to demonstrate a most philosophical proposition, namely, that religious reasoning is absolute master of the passions, I would willingly advise you to give the utmost heed to philosophy.
4 Maccabees 5:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
I would counsel thee, old man, before thy tortures begin, to taste the swine’s flesh, and save your life; for I feel respect for your age and hoary head, which since you have had so long, you appear to me to be no philosopher in retaining the superstition of the Jews.
4 Maccabees 8:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
but I do beg you to yield, and to enjoy my friendship; for I possess the power, not only of punishing those who disobey my commands, but of doing good to those who obey them.
Wisdom of Sirach 8:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Consult not with a fool; For he cannot keep counsel.
Wisdom of Sirach 9:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
As near as thou canst, guess at thy neighbor, And consult with the wise.
Wisdom of Sirach 37:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Every counselor extolleth counsel; But there is some that counseleth for himself.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4823, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4823 FAQ

What does symbouleuo (συμβουλεύω) mean?

Symbouleuo (Strong's G4823) is a Greek word most simply glossed "consult". sumbouleuo (soom-boul-yoo'-o) v. 1. to give (or take) advice jointly, i.e. recommend, deliberate or determine [from G4862 and G1011]

How many times is symbouleuo (συμβουλεύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 32 linked usages for Strong's G4823 across 18 books.

Where can I study symbouleuo (συμβουλεύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4823 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate symbouleuo (συμβουλεύω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as counsel and take. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4823 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 17 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 10 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4823, with linked reader references where each row is available.