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counsel

Meaning of “counsel”

1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

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143 occurrences137 verses32 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 18:19

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2 Kings 6:8
¶ Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 6:8 · retained source text

¶ Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and tooke counsell with his seruants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my campe.

1611 marginal noteOr, encamping.

2 Kings 18:20
Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 18:20 · retained source text

Thou sayest, (but they are but vaine words) I haue counsell and strength for the warre: now on whom doest thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

1611 marginal noteOr, talkest.

1611 marginal noteHeb. word of the lips.

1611 marginal noteOr, but counsell and strength are for the war.

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