An adviser (Proverbs 11:14; 15:22 ), a king's state counsellor (2 Samuel 15:12 ). Used once of the Messiah (Isaiah 9:6 ). In Mark 15:43 , Luke 23:50 , the word probably means a member of the Jewish Sanhedrim.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Counsellor'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/c/counsellor.html. 1897.

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