Greek Word Study

The meaning of “συνείδησις”

Understanding syneídēsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

conscience. - co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness

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G4893

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

συνείδησις

Phoneticsoon-i'-day-sis

Transliterationsyneídēsis

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

conscience. - co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness

Scripture References

30 total references

Reference	Text
John 8:9	“And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.” Word: συνείδησις (syneídēsis)
Romans 9:1	“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,” Word: συνείδησις (syneídēsis)
2 Corinthians 4:2	“But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” Word: συνείδησις (syneídēsis)
2 Timothy 1:3	“I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;” Word: συνείδησις (syneídēsis)
Hebrews 10:2	“For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.” Word: συνείδησις (syneídēsis)