יָעַץyâʻats

Meanings

Same root

• יְעַטyᵉʻaṭ · H3272to counsel; reflexively, to consult
• מוֹעֵצָהmôwʻêtsâh · H4156a purpose
• עֵצָהʻêtsâh · H6098advice; by implication, plan; also prudence

Where it appears

Appears 79 times in the Bible.

• Exodus 18:19 Now listen to me, and let me give you a word of advice, and may God be with you. You should continue to be the people’s representative before God, bringing their disputes to him.
• Numbers 24:14 Now I am returning to my own people. But first let me tell you what the Israelites will do to your people in the future.”
• 2 Samuel 15:12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, one of David’s counselors who lived in Giloh. Soon many others also joined Absalom, and the conspiracy gained momentum.
• 2 Samuel 16:23 Absalom followed Ahithophel’s advice, just as David had done. For every word Ahithophel spoke seemed as wise as though it had come directly from the mouth of God.
• 2 Samuel 17:7 “Well,” Hushai replied to Absalom, “this time Ahithophel has made a mistake.
• 2 Samuel 17:11 “I recommend that you mobilize the entire army of Israel, bringing them from as far away as Dan in the north and Beersheba in the south. That way you will have an army as numerous as the sand on the seashore. And I advise that you personally lead the troops.