The meaning of “σύνεσις”
Understanding sýnesis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
knowledge, understanding. - a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect
σύνεσις
knowledge, understanding. - a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 12:33 | “And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” Word: σύνεσις (sýnesis) | |
| Luke 2:47 | “And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.” Word: σύνεσις (sýnesis) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:19 | “For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” Word: σύνεσις (sýnesis) | |
| Ephesians 3:4 | “Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)” Word: σύνεσις (sýnesis) | |
| Colossians 2:2 | “That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;” Word: σύνεσις (sýnesis) |