What does סוֹד · βουλή mean in the Bible?
סוֹד · βουλή is a Hebrew phrase meaning "the confidential council or assembly where divine decisions are revealed".
Hebrew · H5475, G1012
סוֹד
A session , i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy , consultation , a secret · plan
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סוֹד H5475 a session , i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy , consultation , a secret
Pronunciation sôḏ
Intimate counsel or secret shared within a closed circle of trust; God's hidden purposes revealed to prophets.
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βουλή G1012 plan
Pronunciation boulḗ
Deliberate counsel or purpose, often divine; implies reasoned determination rather than mere will.
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What does סוֹד (sod) mean in the Bible?
סוֹד · βουλή is a Hebrew phrase meaning "the confidential council or assembly where divine decisions are revealed".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5475, G1012?
H5475, G1012 is connected to 21 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. the confidential council or assembly where divine decisions are revealed
Strong's H5475, G1012
Lexical occurrences 21 verses Source Gloss
the confidential council or assembly where divine decisions are revealed
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