Counsel; Counsellor

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

koun´sel , koun´selẽr ( συμβούλιον , sumboúlion ): Ordinarily found as object of verb "to take" or "to give," expressing, beside the idea of a practical end to be reached, that of consultation and deliberation among those united in a common cause ( Matthew 12:14;  Mark 3:6 ). A counselor ( súmboulos ) is a confidential adviser ( Romans 11:34 ); often in the Old Testament ( Isaiah 9:6;  Proverbs 24:6 , etc.). Confounded in the King James Version with "councillor" (see above), the latter being an official adviser, which the former does not necessarily mean.