Original Word: עוּץ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: uts
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.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to press, be pressed, make haste
NASB Translation
hasten (1), hasty (2), hurried (1), hurries (1), makes haste (1), narrow (1), pressed (1), try (1), urged (1).

[אוּץ] verb press, be pressed, make haste —

Qal Perfect אָץ Joshua 10:13; Joshua 17:15; אַ֫צְתִּי Jeremiah 17:16 Participle אָץ Proverbs 19:2 3t. Proverbs; אָצִים Exodus 5:13; —

1 press, hasten (transitive but object not expressed) Exodus 5:13 (E).

2 (intransitive) be pressed, confined, narrow Joshua 17:15 כִי אָץ לְךָ הַראֶֿפְרַיִם.

3 hasten, make haste, followed by ל + Infinitive Joshua 10:13 לֹא אָץ לָבוֺא (J, of sun); Proverbs 28:20 לְהַעֲשִׂיר ׳א; followed by מִן Jeremiah 17:16 מֵרֹעֶה ׳לֹא א; followed by ב (of particular in which one hastens) Proverbs 19:2 (בְּרגְלַיִם); Proverbs 29:20 (בִּדְבָרִים); compare also Proverbs 21:5 וְכָלאָֿץ אַח לְמַחְסוֺר.

Hiph`il Imperfect וַיָּאִיצוּ Genesis 19:15; תָּאִיצוּ Isaiah 22:4 — hasten (transitive) followed by ב Genesis 19:15 (J); followed by ל + Infinitive ׳אַלתָּֿא לְנַחֲמֵנִי Isaiah 22:4. (May be Qal Imperfect, & verbי׳ע.)

make hasten labor, be narrow

A primitive root; to press; (by implication) to be close, hurry, withdraw -- (make) haste(-n, -y), labor, be narrow.

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