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γνώμη

gnōmēresolutionHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine9 occurrences5 books8 verses

Definition

γνώμη, -ης, ἡ

(γιγνώσκω), [in LXX: Daniel 2:15 (דָּת), Psalm 83:3 (סוֹד), elsewhere, chiefly II Es, for טְעֵם ;]

1. a means of knowing, a token (Theogn.).

2. In Attic writers, the mind, its operations and results (see Edwards, Lex., App., A);

(a) mind, understanding;

(b) purpose, intention: Acts 20:3;

(with) judgment, opinion: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Revelation 17:13;

(d) counsel, advice: 1 Corinthians 7:25, 40, 2 Corinthians 8:10, Phm 14;

(e) royal purpose, decree (as in Da, I and II Es): Revelation 17:17 (Cremer, 671).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as γνώμη:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

9 total
  1. Acts 20:3γνώμης · he decided
    …where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia.
  2. 1 Corinthians 1:10γνώμῃ · conviction
    I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
  3. 1 Corinthians 7:25γνώμην · a judgment
    Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
  4. 1 Corinthians 7:40γνώμην · judgment
    In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
  5. 2 Corinthians 8:10γνώμην
    And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
  6. Philemon 1:14γνώμης · consent
    But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.
  7. Revelation 17:13γνώμην · purpose
    These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast.
  8. Revelation 17:17γνώμην · purpose; γνώμην · uniting
    For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.