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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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Joshua 9:14
And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Joshua 9:14 · retained source text

And the men tooke of their victuals, and asked not counsell at the mouth of the LORD.

1611 marginal noteOr, they receiued the men by reason of their victuals.

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