γνώμη

gnōmēNoun (Feminine)G1106

resolution

From: from G1097 (γινώσκω);

Short Definition

cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a means of knowing, a token (Theogn.).
2.In Attic writers, the mind, its operations and results (see Edwards, Lex., App., A)
amind, understanding
bpurpose, intention
withjudgment, opinion
dcounsel, advice
eroyal purpose, decree (as in Da, I and II Es)
LXX Usage: Da TH (דָּת), (83):3 (סוֹד), elsewhere, chiefly II Es, for טְעֵם

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
3
Revelation
2
2 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Philemon
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:10
  • 1 Corinthians 7:25
  • 1 Corinthians 7:40
  • 2 Corinthians 8:10
  • Acts 20:3

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