Strong's Lexicon huponoeó: To suspect, to conjecture, to surmise Original Word: ὑπονοέω Word Origin: From the Greek words ὑπό (hypo, meaning "under") and νοέω (noeó, meaning "to think" or "to perceive"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "huponoeó," the concept of suspicion or conjecture can be related to Hebrew words like חָשַׁב (chashab, Strong's H2803), which means "to think, plan, or calculate." Usage: The verb "huponoeó" is used to describe the act of forming an opinion or suspicion based on incomplete evidence. It involves a mental process of conjecture or inference, often with a sense of underlying doubt or suspicion. In the New Testament, it is used to describe situations where individuals make assumptions or judgments about others' actions or intentions. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the act of suspicion or conjecture was a common part of social interactions, especially in a society where honor and reputation were highly valued. People often had to navigate complex social dynamics, and forming suspicions or assumptions about others was a way to protect oneself from potential deceit or harm. The New Testament context reflects these cultural norms, where discernment and understanding of others' motives were necessary for maintaining community integrity and personal relationships. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupo and noeó Definition to suspect, conjecture NASB Translation expecting (1), suppose (1), surmise (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5282: ὑπονοέωὑπονοέω, ὑπόνω; imperfect ὑπενωυν; from Herodotus down; to suppose, surmise: Acts 25:18; followed by an arc. with the infinitive, Acts 13:20 ((cf. τίς, 4)); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance think, suppose, deem. From hupo and noieo; to think under (privately), i.e. To surmise or conjecture -- think, suppose, deem. see GREEK hupo see GREEK noieo Forms and Transliterations υπενοουν υπενόουν ὑπενόουν υπονοειτε ὑπονοεῖτε υπονοήσει hypenooun hypenóoun hyponoeite hyponoeîte upenooun uponoeiteLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 13:25 V-PIA-2PGRK: Τί ἐμὲ ὑπονοεῖτε εἶναι οὐκ NAS: What do you suppose that I am? KJV: he said, Whom think ye that I am? INT: Whom me do you suppose to be Not Acts 25:18 V-IIA-1S Acts 27:27 V-IIA-3P Strong's Greek 5282 |
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