Strong's Lexicon dianoéma: Thought, intention, purpose Original Word: διανόημα Word Origin: From the Greek verb διανοέομαι (dianoeomai), meaning "to think" or "to consider." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "dianoéma" is לֵב (leb), Strong's Hebrew 3820, which refers to the heart, mind, or inner man, emphasizing the seat of thought and intention. Usage: The term "dianoéma" refers to the inner thoughts, intentions, or purposes of an individual. It is used to describe the mental processes that lead to decisions and actions. In the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of the mind's deliberations and the intentions that arise from one's inner reasoning. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of the mind and its thoughts was central to understanding human behavior and morality. Philosophers like Plato and Aristotle explored the nature of thought and intention, influencing the cultural context in which the New Testament was written. The biblical use of "dianoéma" reflects a Jewish understanding of the heart and mind as the seat of moral and spiritual life, where one's true intentions and purposes are formed. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1270 dianóēma (from 1223 /diá, "through," which intensifies 3539 /noiéō, "to think") – "think through, distinguish. This substantive is common in Plato, . . . for intent, purpose" (WP, 2, 161) but is only used in Lk 11:17 (critical text). See 1271 (dianoia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dianoeomai (to think); from dia and noeó Definition a thought NASB Translation thoughts (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1270: διανόημαδιανόημα, διανοήματος, τό (διανοέω, to think), a thought: Luke 11:17 (the Sept.; Sirach (circa Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thought. From a compound of dia and noieo; something thought through, i.e. A sentiment -- thought. see GREEK dia see GREEK noieo Forms and Transliterations διανοηματα διανοήματα διανοημάτων διανόησιν dianoemata dianoēmata dianoḗmataLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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