Original Word: יָעַץ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yaats
Pronunciation: yah-ats'
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-ats')
Definition: To advise, counsel, consult, determine
Meaning: to advise, to deliberate, resolve

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1012 (boulē): Counsel, purpose

- G4823 (symboulion): Counsel, advice

Usage: The Hebrew verb "yaats" primarily means to advise or counsel. It is used in the context of providing guidance, making decisions, or offering wisdom. The term can imply both giving and receiving counsel, and it often involves deliberation or consultation. In the biblical context, it is frequently associated with wise and godly counsel, as well as the decisions of leaders and prophets.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, counsel was highly valued, especially in leadership and governance. Kings, prophets, and elders often sought advice to make informed decisions. The role of a counselor was significant, as it could influence the direction of a nation or the outcome of a situation. The wisdom literature of the Bible, such as Proverbs, emphasizes the importance of seeking wise counsel and the dangers of ignoring it.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to advise, counsel
NASB Translation
advise (1), advisers (1), conspire (1), conspired (1), consult (2), consulted (8), counsel (4), counsel do you give (2), counsel you have given (1), counseled (7), Counselor (1), counselor (10), counselors (11), decided (3), devised (2), devises (2), formed (1), gave (1), give (2), give you advice (1), give you counsel (1), given (4), planned (8), purposed (1), purposing (1), receive counsel (1), take counsel (1), took counsel (1).

יָעַץ verb advise, counsel (only twice in Hexateuch) (Aramaic יְעט; Arabic exhort, admonish) —

Qal Perfect3masculine singular יָעַץ Isaiah 7:5 11t.; יָעָ֑ץ Isaiah 14:27 2t.; suffix יְעָצָ֑נִי Psalm 16:7; יְעָצָהּ Isaiah 23:9 + יְעָצָהוּ Baer 2 Chronicles 10:8; 3 plural יָָֽעֲצוּ Psalm 62:5; suffix יְעָצֻהוּ 1 Kings 12:8 2t. (including 2 Chronicles 10:8, Baer יְעָצָ֑הוּ); etc.; Imperfect אִיעֲצָה Psalm 32:8 (Ol Che אִיעָֽצְךָ); אִיעָֽצְךָ Exodus 18:19; Numbers 24:14 (not elsewhere Hexateuch), Jeremiah 38:15, compare also foregoing; אִיעָצֵךְ 1 Kings 1:12; Participle active יוֺעֵץ Isaiah 3:3 9t.; construct יֹעֵץ Nahum 1:11, יוֺעֵץ 2 Samuel 15:2; יוֺעֲצֵךְ Micah 4:9; plural יוֺעֲצִים Job 12:17 3t.; יֹעֲצִים Ezekiel 11:2; construct יֹעֲצֵי Isaiah 19:11 2t., etc.; feminine singular suffix יוֺעַצְתּוֺ2Chronicles 22:3; Passive participle feminine יְעוּצָה Isaiah 14:26; — advise, counsel, with accusative Isaiah 32:7,8; Isaiah 23:9 (subject ׳י) Micah 6:5; followed by בְּלִיַּ֫עַל Nahum 1:11; Nah 7:5 (followed by עַל = against), Nah 19:12 (followed by id.), Nah 23:8 (followed by id.), Habakkuk 2:10 (followed by לְ); often with accusative of congnate meaning with verb 2 Samuel 16:23; 2 Samuel 17:7; Ezekiel 11:2; followed by אֶל against Jeremiah 49:20; Jeremiah 50:45 (in both of ׳י); followed by עַל against Jeremiah 49:30; Isaiah 19:17 (of ׳י); compare passive participle Isaiah 14:26; with accusative of congnate meaning with verb + suffix person 1 Kings 12:8,12,13; 2Chronicles 10:8; with accusative of person 2 Samuel 17:15; Psalm 16:7; Exodus 18:19; Numbers 24:14 (+ rel. clause) Jeremiah 38:15; absolute (of ׳י) Isaiah 14:24 (c. adverb כאשׁר), Isaiah 14:27; of man 2 Samuel 17:15 (כזאת וכזאת), 2 Samuel 17:21 (ככה + על); followed by infinitive Psalm 62:5; 2Chronicles 25:16 (of אלהים); followed by clause without connective 2 Samuel 17:11; followed by לְלֹא חָכְמָה Job 26:3; — אִיעֲצָה עליך עיני Psalm 32:8 (see above). — Participle active as substantive = counseller, king's adviser 2 Samuel 15:12; 1 Chronicles 27:33; 2Chronicles 22:4; 25:16; Ezra 7:28; Ezra 8:25; Isaiah 19:11; so feminine 2Chronicles 22:3; probably also 1 Chronicles 27:32 ("" אִישׁ מֵבִין יְסוֺפֵר); compare Micah 4:9, also Isaiah 1:26 ("" שֹׁפְטִים), Job 12:17 ("" id.); — in these three, of importance for people; so also Isaiah 3:3; Proverbs 11:4 = Proverbs 24:6; compare Job 3:14, and particularly מֶּלֶא יוֺעֵץ Isaiah 9:5 wonder of a counsellor, of the ideal ruler predicated. More Generally, counsellor, adviser Proverbs 15:22; בְּשֶׂכֶל ׳יו 1 Chronicles 26:14 (specific reason for title unknown); ׳יֹעֲ שָׁלוֺם Proverbs 12:20; = prophet Isaiah 41:28, nearly = agents (hired by adversaries of Judah) Ezra 4:5.

Niph`al (reflexive or reciprocal) Perfect נוֺעַץ Isaiah 40:14; נוֺעֲצוּ Psalm 71:10; Psalm 83:6; Imperfect וַיִּוָּעַץ 1 Kings 12:6 10t.; יִוָָּֽעֲצוּ Isaiah 45:21; וַיִּוָָּֽעֲצוּ2Chronicles 30:23; נִוָָּֽעֲצָה Nehemiah 6:7; Participle plural נוֺעָצִים 1 Kings 12:6 4t.; — consult together, exchange counsel, of king with advisers, followed by אֶתֿ 1 Kings 12:6,8 2Chronicles 10:6,8; and so of ׳י Isaiah 40:14; followed by אֶלֿ 2 Kings 6:8; 2Chronicles 20:21; followed by עִם 1 Chronicles 13:1; 2Chronicles 32:3; absolute consider 1 Kings 12:28; 2Chronicles 25:17; 30:2; compare 1 Kings 12:6 (followed by infinitive) = 2 Chronicles 10:6; 1 Kings 12:9 (followed by Imperfect + ו subordinate) = 2 Chronicles 10:9; in General consult, take counsel, absolute Proverbs 13:10; יַחְדָּו Psalm 71:10; Nehemiah 6:7; Isaiah 45:21; followed by לֵב יַחְדָּו (with heart together) Psalm 83:6 nearly = determine, followed by infinitive 2 Chronicles 30:23.

Hithpa`el Imperfect יִתְיָעֲצוּ Psalm 83:4 conspire against, followed by עַל ("" יַעֲרִימוּ סוֺד על).

advertise, take advise, advise well, consult, give, take counsel, determine, devise,

A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve -- advertise, take advise, advise (well), consult, (give, take) counsel(-lor), determine, devise, guide, purpose.

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