The meaning of “νοιέω”
Understanding noiéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
consider, perceive, think, understand. - to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed
νοιέω
consider, perceive, think, understand. - to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:11 | “How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?” Word: νοιέω (noiéō) | |
| Mark 8:17 | “And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?” Word: νοιέω (noiéō) | |
| John 12:40 | “He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.” Word: νοιέω (noiéō) | |
| Romans 1:20 | “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:” Word: νοιέω (noiéō) | |
| Ephesians 3:20 | “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” Word: νοιέω (noiéō) |