1261. dialogismos
Lexicon
dialogismos: Reasoning, thought, argument, debate, doubt

Original Word: διαλογισμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: dialogismos
Pronunciation: dee-al-og-is-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-al-og-is-mos')
Definition: Reasoning, thought, argument, debate, doubt
Meaning: a calculation, reasoning, thought, movement of thought, deliberation, plotting.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
imagination, reasoning.

From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate -- dispute, doubtful(-ing), imagination, reasoning, thought.

see GREEK dialogizomai

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1261 dialogismós (from 1260 /dialogízomai, "back-and-forth reasoning") – reasoning that is self-based and therefore confused – especially as it contributes to reinforcing others in discussion to remain in their initial prejudice. See 1260 (dialogizomai).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from dialogizomai
Definition
a reasoning
NASB Translation
argument (1), disputing (1), dissension (1), doubts (1), motives (1), opinions (1), reasonings (2), speculations (1), thoughts (3), what...were thinking (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1261: διαλογισμός

διαλογισμός, διαλογισμοῦ, (διαλογίζομαι), the Sept. for מַחֲשָׁבָה and Chaldean רַעְיון, in Greek writings from Plato down, the thinking of a man deliberating with himself; hence,

1. a thought, inward reasoning: Luke 2:35; Luke 5:22; Luke 6:8; Luke 9:46; Romans 14:1 (yet some bring this under 2); the reasoning of those who think themselves to be wise, Romans 1:21; 1 Corinthians 3:20; an opinion: κριταί διαλογισμῶν πονηρῶν, judges with evil thoughts, i. e. who follow perverse opinions, reprehensible principles, James 2:4 (cf. Winers Grammar, 187 (176)); purpose, design: Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:21.

2. a deliberating, questioning, about what is true: Luke 24:38; when in reference to what ought to be done, hesitation, doubting: χωρίς γογγυσμῶν καί διαλογισμῶν, Philippians 2:14 (`γογγυσμῶν is the moral, διαλογισμῶν the intellectual rebellion against God' Lightfoot); χωρίς ὀργῆς καί διαλογισμοῦ, 1 Timothy 2:8; (in the last two passages others still advocate the rendering disputing; yet cf. Meyer on Philippians the passage cited).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb διαλογίζομαι (dialogizomai), meaning "to reason" or "to debate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of διαλογισμός can be related to several Hebrew terms that denote thought, reasoning, or deliberation. Some corresponding Hebrew entries include:
H4284 מַחֲשָׁבָה (machashabah): thought, plan, purpose.
H2803 חָשַׁב (chashab): to think, plan, calculate.
H3820 לֵב (leb): heart, mind, inner man, often used to denote the seat of thought and emotion.

These Hebrew terms, like διαλογισμός, reflect the inner workings of the mind and heart, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's thoughts with divine wisdom and understanding.

Usage: In the New Testament, διαλογισμός is used to describe the thoughts or reasonings of individuals, often in contexts where there is doubt, questioning, or internal debate. It can refer to both positive and negative forms of reasoning, including skeptical or critical thoughts.

Context: The Greek term διαλογισμός appears in several New Testament passages, illustrating the nature of human thought and reasoning. It is often used in contexts where individuals are questioning or doubting, reflecting the inner deliberations of the heart and mind.

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus addresses the διαλογισμός of the Pharisees and scribes, who question His authority and actions. For example, in Luke 5:22, Jesus perceives their thoughts and questions them: "Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?" (BSB). Here, διαλογισμός reveals the skeptical and critical nature of their reasoning.

The Apostle Paul also uses διαλογισμός in his epistles to describe the futility of human reasoning apart from divine revelation. In Romans 1:21, Paul writes, "For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened" (BSB). This passage highlights how διαλογισμός, when disconnected from the truth of God, leads to futile and darkened understanding.

Furthermore, διαλογισμός is used in Philippians 2:14, where Paul exhorts believers to "do everything without complaining or arguing" (BSB). Here, the term is associated with disputes and arguments that can arise from selfish ambition or vain conceit, contrasting with the humility and unity that should characterize the Christian community.

Overall, διαλογισμός in the New Testament underscores the importance of aligning one's thoughts and reasoning with the truth of God's Word, avoiding skepticism and doubt that can lead to spiritual blindness and division.

Forms and Transliterations
δαιλογισμοί διαλογισμοι διαλογισμοί διαλογισμοὶ διαλογισμοις διαλογισμοίς διαλογισμοῖς διαλογισμον διαλογισμόν διαλογισμὸν διαλογισμος διαλογισμός διαλογισμὸς διαλογισμού διαλογισμοῦ διαλογισμους διαλογισμούς διαλογισμοὺς διαλογισμων διαλογισμών διαλογισμῶν διαλύσει dialogismoi dialogismoí dialogismoì dialogismois dialogismoîs dialogismon dialogismòn dialogismôn dialogismōn dialogismō̂n dialogismos dialogismòs dialogismou dialogismoû dialogismous dialogismoùs
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 15:19 N-NMP
GRK: καρδίας ἐξέρχονται διαλογισμοὶ πονηροί φόνοι
NAS: evil thoughts, murders,
KJV: evil thoughts, murders,
INT: heart come forth thoughts evil murders

Mark 7:21 N-NMP
GRK: ἀνθρώπων οἱ διαλογισμοὶ οἱ κακοὶ
NAS: the evil thoughts, fornications,
KJV: evil thoughts, adulteries,
INT: of men the thoughts evil

Luke 2:35 N-NMP
GRK: πολλῶν καρδιῶν διαλογισμοί
NAS: to the end that thoughts from many
KJV: also,) that the thoughts of many
INT: many hearts [the] thoughts

Luke 5:22 N-AMP
GRK: Ἰησοῦς τοὺς διαλογισμοὺς αὐτῶν ἀποκριθεὶς
NAS: aware of their reasonings, answered
KJV: their thoughts, he answering
INT: Jesus the reasonings of them having answered

Luke 6:8 N-AMP
GRK: ᾔδει τοὺς διαλογισμοὺς αὐτῶν εἶπεν
NAS: But He knew what they were thinking, and He said
KJV: knew their thoughts, and said
INT: knew the thoughts of them said

Luke 9:46 N-NMS
GRK: Εἰσῆλθεν δὲ διαλογισμὸς ἐν αὐτοῖς
NAS: An argument started among
KJV: there arose a reasoning among
INT: came up moreover an argument among them

Luke 9:47 N-AMS
GRK: εἰδὼς τὸν διαλογισμὸν τῆς καρδίας
NAS: knowing what they were thinking in their heart,
KJV: perceiving the thought of their
INT: having known the reasoning of the heart

Luke 24:38 N-NMP
GRK: διὰ τί διαλογισμοὶ ἀναβαίνουσιν ἐν
NAS: and why do doubts arise
KJV: and why do thoughts arise in
INT: therefore why doubts do come up in

Romans 1:21 N-DMP
GRK: ἐν τοῖς διαλογισμοῖς αὐτῶν καὶ
NAS: but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish
KJV: in their imaginations, and their
INT: in the thinking of them and

Romans 14:1 N-GMP
GRK: εἰς διακρίσεις διαλογισμῶν
NAS: [but] not for [the purpose of] passing judgment on his opinions.
KJV: not to doubtful disputations.
INT: for decisions of thoughts

1 Corinthians 3:20 N-AMP
GRK: γινώσκει τοὺς διαλογισμοὺς τῶν σοφῶν
NAS: KNOWS THE REASONINGS of the wise,
KJV: knoweth the thoughts of the wise,
INT: knows the thoughts of the wise

Philippians 2:14 N-GMP
GRK: γογγυσμῶν καὶ διαλογισμῶν
NAS: grumbling or disputing;
KJV: murmurings and disputings:
INT: murmurings and disputings

1 Timothy 2:8 N-GMP
GRK: ὀργῆς καὶ διαλογισμοῦ
NAS: without wrath and dissension.
KJV: wrath and doubting.
INT: wrath and reasoning

James 2:4 N-GMP
GRK: ἐγένεσθε κριταὶ διαλογισμῶν πονηρῶν
NAS: judges with evil motives?
KJV: judges of evil thoughts?
INT: became judges [having] thoughts evil

Strong's Greek 1261
14 Occurrences


διαλογισμῶν — 3 Occ.
διαλογισμοὶ — 4 Occ.
διαλογισμοῖς — 1 Occ.
διαλογισμὸν — 1 Occ.
διαλογισμὸς — 1 Occ.
διαλογισμοῦ — 1 Occ.
διαλογισμοὺς — 3 Occ.















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