The meaning of “ἐνθύμησις”
Understanding enthýmēsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
device, thought. - deliberation
ἐνθύμησις
device, thought. - deliberation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:4 | “And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?” Word: ἐνθύμησις (enthýmēsis) | |
| Matthew 12:25 | “And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:” Word: ἐνθύμησις (enthýmēsis) | |
| Acts 17:29 | “Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device.” Word: ἐνθύμησις (enthýmēsis) | |
| Hebrews 4:12 | “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Word: ἐνθύμησις (enthýmēsis) |