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ἔννοια

ennoiathought/purposeHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ἔννοια, -ας, ἡ

(νοῦς), [in LXX: Proverbs 1:4; 2:11; 3:21; 4:1; 5:2; 8:12; 16:22; 18:15; 19:7; 23:4, 19; 24:7 (מְזִמָּה, etc.), Wis.2.14, Da TH Sus.1.28* ;]

1. thinking, consideration.

2. a thought, purpose, design: Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 4:1.

Synonyms: ἐνθῦμησις, which see (Cremer, 439)

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Hebrews 4:12ἐννοιῶν · intentions
    For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
  2. 1 Peter 4:1ἔννοιαν · resolve
    Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.