# counsel, counselor, advice, advisor #

## Definition: ##

The terms "counsel" and "advice" have the same meaning and refer to helping someone decide wisely about what to do in a certain situation. A wise "counselor" or "advisor" is someone who gives advice or counsel that will help a person make right choices.

* Kings often have official advisors or counselors to help them decide important matters that affect the people they are ruling.
* Sometimes the advice or counsel that is given is not good. Evil advisors may urge a king to take action or make a decree that will harm him or his people.
* Depending on the context, "advice" or "counsel"  could also be translated as "help in deciding" or "warnings" or "exhortations" or "guidance."
* The action, "to counsel" could be translated as "to advise" or "to make suggestions" or "to exhort."
* Note that "counsel" is a different word than "council," which refers to a group of people.

(See also: [[../kt/exhort.md]], [[../kt/holyspirit.md]], [[../kt/wise.md]])

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