Lexicon dialogismos: Reasoning, thought, argument, debate, doubt Original Word: διαλογισμός 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 Originfrom 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: διαλογισμόςδιαλογισμός, διαλογισμοῦ, ὁ (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). 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: 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. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 15:19 N-NMPGRK: 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 Luke 2:35 N-NMP Luke 5:22 N-AMP Luke 6:8 N-AMP Luke 9:46 N-NMS Luke 9:47 N-AMS Luke 24:38 N-NMP Romans 1:21 N-DMP Romans 14:1 N-GMP 1 Corinthians 3:20 N-AMP Philippians 2:14 N-GMP 1 Timothy 2:8 N-GMP James 2:4 N-GMP Strong's Greek 1261 |