3559. nouthesia

Lexicon

nouthesia: Admonition, instruction, warning

Original Word: νουθεσία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: nouthesia
Pronunciation: noo-thes-ee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (noo-thes-ee'-ah)
Definition: Admonition, instruction, warning
Meaning: a warning, admonition, counsel.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

admonition.

From nous and a derivative of tithemi; calling attention to, i.e. (by implication) mild rebuke or warning -- admonition.

see GREEK nous

see GREEK tithemi

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 3559 nouthesía(a feminine noun derived from 3560 /nouthetéō) – properly, setting (placing) the mind through God-inspired warning ("admonition").

3559 /nouthesía ("warning through teaching") improves a person's reasoning so they can reach God's solution – i.e. by going through His thought-process. See 3560 (nouthetéō).

[Ro 12:1-3 likewise emphasizes the importance of receiving God's thoughts in the renewed mind, through faith, to reach God's solutions.]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from noutheteó
Definition
admonition
NASB Translation
instruction (2), warning (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3559: νουθεσία

νουθεσία, νουθεσιας, ἡ (νουθετέω, which see); admonition, exhortation: Wis. 16:6; 1 Corinthians 10:11; Titus 3:10; κυρίου, such as belongs to the Lord (Christ) or proceeds from him, Ephesians 6:4 (cf. Winers Grammar, 189 (178)). (Aristophanes ran. 1009; Diodorus 15, 7; besides in Philo, Josephus, and other recent writings for νουθέτησις and νουθετια, forms more common in the earlier writings cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 512; (Winers Grammar, 24).) (Cf. Trench, § xxxii.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb νουθετέω (noutheteo), which means "to admonish" or "to warn."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for νουθεσία, similar concepts can be found in the Hebrew Scriptures. The idea of admonition and instruction is often conveyed through terms like מוּסָר (musar, Strong's Hebrew 4148), which means "discipline" or "instruction," and תּוֹכַחַת (tokhahat, Strong's Hebrew 8433), meaning "rebuke" or "correction." These terms reflect the biblical emphasis on guidance and correction as essential components of spiritual and moral development.

Usage: The word νουθεσία is used in the New Testament to describe the process of providing guidance or correction, often in a moral or spiritual context. It is typically employed in the context of teaching or instructing others in the ways of righteousness.

Context: The concept of νουθεσία is integral to the New Testament's teachings on community and personal conduct. It embodies the idea of corrective instruction aimed at fostering spiritual growth and moral integrity. In the early Christian communities, νουθεσία was a vital component of discipleship and pastoral care, ensuring that believers remained aligned with the teachings of Christ.

In 1 Corinthians 10:11, Paul uses the term to describe the purpose of the Old Testament events as examples and warnings for believers: "These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come." Here, νουθεσία serves as a reminder of the importance of learning from past mistakes to avoid future transgressions.

Ephesians 6:4 instructs fathers to bring up their children "in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." The use of νουθεσία emphasizes the role of parents in providing spiritual guidance and correction, ensuring that children grow up with a strong moral foundation.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:12, Paul urges the church to respect those who "admonish you." This highlights the communal aspect of νουθεσία, where leaders and fellow believers are responsible for guiding one another in love and truth.

The practice of νουθεσία is not merely about correction but is deeply rooted in love and concern for the well-being of others. It is a means of building up the body of Christ, encouraging believers to live lives that reflect the character and teachings of Jesus.

Forms and Transliterations

νουθεσια νουθεσία νουθεσίᾳ νουθεσιαν νουθεσίαν nouthesia nouthesíāi nouthesian nouthesían

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 10:11 N-AFS
GRK: δὲ πρὸς νουθεσίαν ἡμῶν εἰς
NAS: and they were written for our instruction, upon whom
KJV: for our admonition, upon whom
INT: moreover for admonition of us on

Ephesians 6:4 N-DFS
GRK: παιδείᾳ καὶ νουθεσίᾳ Κυρίου
NAS: them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
KJV: and admonition of the Lord.
INT: [the] discipline and admonition of [the] Lord

Titus 3:10 N-AFS
GRK: καὶ δευτέραν νουθεσίαν παραιτοῦ
NAS: a first and second warning,
KJV: and second admonition reject;
INT: and a second admonition reject

Strong's Greek 3559
3 Occurrences

νουθεσίᾳ — 1 Occ.
νουθεσίαν — 2 Occ.