Strong's Lexicon
uts: To counsel, advise, plan
Original Word:אוּץ
Part of Speech:Verb
Transliteration:uwts
Pronunciation:oots
Phonetic Spelling:(oots)
Definition:To counsel, advise, plan
Meaning:to press, to be close, hurry, withdraw
Word Origin:A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: -G1012 (βούλη - boule): Counsel, purpose
-G4823 (συμβουλεύω - symbouleuo): To advise, counsel
Usage:The Hebrew verb "עוּץ" (uts) primarily means to give counsel or advice, often in the context of planning or devising a course of action. It conveys the idea of providing guidance or making plans with wisdom and foresight. This term is used in contexts where advice is sought or given, often implying a level of expertise or authority in the matter at hand.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israelite society, counsel and advice were highly valued, especially from elders, prophets, and leaders who were seen as wise and experienced. The act of giving counsel was not just about offering opinions but was deeply rooted in understanding God's will and applying it to life's situations. The Hebrew culture placed a strong emphasis on wisdom, and those who could provide sound advice were respected and sought after.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origina prim. root
Definitionto press, be pressed, make haste
NASB Translationhasten (1), hasty (2), hurried (1), hurries (1), makes haste (1), narrow (1), pressed (1), try (1), urged (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
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PerfectJoshua 10:13;Joshua 17:15;Jeremiah 17:16ParticipleProverbs 19:2 3t. Proverbs;Exodus 5:13; —
press, hasten (transitive but object not expressed)Exodus 5:13 (E).
(intransitive)be pressed, confined, narrowJoshua 17:15 .
hasten, make haste, followed by + InfinitiveJoshua 10:13 (J, of sun);Proverbs 28:20 ; followed byJeremiah 17:16 ; followed by (of particular in which one hastens)Proverbs 19:2 ();Proverbs 29:20 (); compare alsoProverbs 21:5 .
ImperfectGenesis 19:15;Isaiah 22:4 —hasten (transitive) followed byGenesis 19:15 (J); followed by + InfinitiveIsaiah 22:4. (May be Qal Imperfect, & verb.)
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
make hasten labor, be narrow
A primitive root; to press; (by implication) to be close, hurry, withdraw -- (make) haste(-n, -y), labor, be narrow.
Forms and Transliterations
אַ֣צְתִּי ׀ אָ֝֗ץ אָ֣ץ אָ֥ץ אָצִ֣ים אץ אצים אצתי וְאָ֖ץ וְאָ֥ץ וַיָּאִ֥יצוּ ואץ ויאיצו תָּאִ֣יצוּ תאיצו ’ā·ṣîm ’āṣ ’aṣ·tî ’āṣîm ’aṣtî atz aTzim Atzti tā’îṣū tā·’î·ṣū taItzu vaiyaItzu veAtz way·yā·’î·ṣū wayyā’îṣū wə’āṣ wə·’āṣ
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