The meaning of “νόημα”
Understanding nóēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
device, mind, thought. - a perception, i.e. purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself
νόημα
device, mind, thought. - a perception, i.e. purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 2:11 | “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” Word: νόημα (nóēma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:14 | “But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.” Word: νόημα (nóēma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 4:4 | “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” Word: νόημα (nóēma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:5 | “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” Word: νόημα (nóēma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:3 | “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” Word: νόημα (nóēma) |