Lexicon
diagnósis: Investigation, discernment, decision
Original Word: διάγνωσις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: diagnósis
Pronunciation: dee-ag'-no-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ag'-no-sis)
Definition: Investigation, discernment, decision
Meaning: judicial examination, decision; an act of discernment.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hearing.
From diaginosko; (magisterial) examination ("diagnosis") -- hearing.
see GREEK diaginosko
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
diaginóskóDefinitiona distinguishing, determination
NASB Translationdecision (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1233: διάγνωσιςδιάγνωσις,
διαγνώσεως,
ἡ, (see
διαγινώσκω);
1. a distinguishing.
2. in a legal sense (Latincognitio), examination, opinion, decision, (Sap. iii. 18; Plato, legg. 9, p. 865 c.): Acts 25:21.
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb διαγιγνώσκω (diagignōskō), which means "to distinguish" or "to discern."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While διάγνωσις is a Greek term, its concept of discernment and judgment can be related to several Hebrew words that convey similar meanings, such as:
• בִּין (bin) • Strong's Hebrew 995: To understand, discern, perceive.
• שָׁפַט (shaphat) • Strong's Hebrew 8199: To judge, govern, vindicate, punish.
• דָּרַשׁ (darash) • Strong's Hebrew 1875: To seek, inquire, require, search.
These Hebrew terms reflect the Old Testament emphasis on discernment and judgment, which are foundational to the understanding of διάγνωσις in the New Testament context.
Usage: The word διάγνωσις is used in the context of making a judgment or decision after careful consideration. It implies a level of discernment and understanding that comes from examining evidence or information.
Context: • The Greek term διάγνωσις appears in the New Testament in contexts where discernment and judgment are necessary. It is associated with the ability to make informed decisions based on a careful evaluation of circumstances or evidence. This concept is integral to the Christian life, where believers are encouraged to exercise discernment in their spiritual walk.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, διάγνωσις is used to convey the importance of understanding and distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and falsehood. This discernment is not merely intellectual but is deeply connected to spiritual insight and wisdom granted by the Holy Spirit.
• The use of διάγνωσις underscores the necessity for believers to engage in thoughtful reflection and to seek divine guidance in their decision-making processes. It highlights the role of discernment in maintaining doctrinal purity and moral integrity within the Christian community.
Forms and Transliterations
διαγνωσιν διάγνωσιν diagnosin diagnōsin diágnosin diágnōsinLinks
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