Strong's Lexicon epinoia: Thought, intention, purpose Original Word: ἐπίνοια Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐπί" (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and "νοῦς" (nous, meaning "mind" or "intellect"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "epinoia," the concept is similar to Hebrew words like "מַחֲשָׁבָה" (machashavah, Strong's H4284), meaning "thought" or "plan," and "לֵב" (lev, Strong's H3820), meaning "heart" or "mind." Usage: The term "epinoia" refers to the faculty of thought, particularly the intention or purpose behind an action. It conveys the idea of a deliberate or considered thought process, often implying a deeper level of understanding or planning. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "epinoia" was significant in philosophical discussions about the nature of the mind and intellect. It was often associated with the capacity for rational thought and the ability to form intentions or plans. In the context of the New Testament, understanding one's intentions or the intentions of others was crucial for discerning moral and ethical behavior. HELPS Word-studies 1963 epínoia (from 1909 /epí, "on, fitting" and 3563 /noús, "mind") – properly, intent, i.e. what is on the mind and where this leads to (note the epi, "builds on"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and nous Definition a thought, design NASB Translation intention (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1963: ἐπίνοιαἐπίνοια, ἐπινοίας, ἡ (ἐπινοέω to think on, devise), thought, purpose: Acts 8:22. (Jeremiah 20:10; Wis. 6:17, etc.; often in Greek writings from Sophocles and Thucydides down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thought, intentionFrom epi and nous; attention of the mind, i.e. (by implication) purpose -- thought. see GREEK epi see GREEK nous Forms and Transliterations επινοια επίνοια ἐπίνοια επίνοιαν επινυστάξης επιξενωθήσεται epinoia epínoiaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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