Lexical Definition
ἐπιβουλή epiboulḗ (ep-ee-boo-lay') plot G:N-F
from a presumed compound of ἐπί and βούλομαι
laying (lying) in wait.
- a plan against someone, i.e. a plot
Usage: 5 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐπιβουλῆσ | a plot | Acts.20.3 |
| a plot that | Acts.23.30 | |
| ἐπιβουλὴ | plot | Acts.9.24 |
| ἐπιβουλαῖσ | plots | Acts.20.19 |
| επιβουλήσ | plot | LXX.Esth.2.22 |
| επιβουλήν | a plot | LXX.2Kgs.17.4 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐπι-βουλή, -ῆς, ἡ [in LXX: Es 2:22, I Es 5:73, II Mac 5:7, al. ;]
a plan against, a plot: Ac 9:24 20:3, 19 23:30.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 2:22 |
| Acts | 9:24 · 20:3 · 20:19 · 23:30 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐπιβουλή-ή, ἡ,
plan formed against another, plot, scheme, [ἐπιβουλήὴν ἐπιβουλήεύειν 5th c.BC: Lysias Orator 13.18 ">Refs 5th c.BC+]; πρός τινα against one, [ἐπιβουλήῆς">Refs 5th c.BC+] by treachery, treacherously, ἐξ ἐ. ἀποθανεῖν, ἐξ ἐ. φονεὺς εἶναι, [ἐπιβουλήῆς">Refs 5th c.BC+] designedly, [Refs 5th c.BC+]