νοῦς

nousNoun (Masculine)G3563

mind

From: probably from the base of G1097 (γινώσκω);

Short Definition

the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning

Full Lexicon Entry

ὁ, genitive, dative, νοός, *νοΐ *(late forms, = cl., νοῦ, *νῷ; *Bl., § 9, 3), accusative, νοῦν
1.prop., of the ruling faculty, mind, understanding, reason (see Lft., Notes, 88 f.; Vaughan on
2.By meton., of an act of mind, a mind, thought, purpose
Synonyms
see: πνεῦμα
LXX Usage: chiefly for לֵב, לֵבָב

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

22 times

Appears 22 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
6
1 Corinthians
5
Ephesians
2
Revelation
2
1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:10
  • 1 Corinthians 2:16
  • Colossians 2:18
  • Philippians 4:7
  • Romans 11:34

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