Strong's Lexicon dialogismos: Reasoning, thought, argument, debate, doubt Original Word: διαλογισμός Word Origin: From the Greek verb διαλογίζομαι (dialogizomai), meaning "to reason" or "to debate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar concepts of reasoning or thought includes חֶשְׁבּוֹן (cheshbon, H2803), meaning "account" or "reasoning." Usage: The term "dialogismos" refers to the process of reasoning or deliberation, often involving internal thoughts or debates. It can denote both positive and negative connotations, such as thoughtful consideration or skeptical questioning. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to describe the inner thoughts and doubts of individuals, particularly in relation to faith and understanding of God's will. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, reasoning and debate were highly valued as means of discovering truth and understanding the world. Philosophical schools often engaged in dialogismos to explore various ideas and beliefs. In the Jewish context, reasoning was also important, but it was expected to align with the wisdom and revelation of God as found in the Scriptures. The New Testament reflects this tension between human reasoning and divine revelation. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1261 dialogismós (from 1260 /dialogízomai, "back-and-forth reasoning") – reasoning that is self-based and therefore confused – especially as it contributes to reinforcing others in discussion to remain in their initial prejudice. See 1260 (dialogizomai). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dialogizomai Definition a reasoning NASB Translation argument (1), disputing (1), dissension (1), doubts (1), motives (1), opinions (1), reasonings (2), speculations (1), thoughts (3), what...were thinking (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1261: διαλογισμόςδιαλογισμός, διαλογισμοῦ, ὁ (διαλογίζομαι), the Sept. for מַחֲשָׁבָה and Chaldean רַעְיון, in Greek writings from Plato down, the thinking of a man deliberating with himself; hence, 1. a thought, inward reasoning: Luke 2:35; Luke 5:22; Luke 6:8; Luke 9:46; Romans 14:1 (yet some bring this under 2); the reasoning of those who think themselves to be wise, Romans 1:21; 1 Corinthians 3:20; an opinion: κριταί διαλογισμῶν πονηρῶν, judges with evil thoughts, i. e. who follow perverse opinions, reprehensible principles, James 2:4 (cf. Winers Grammar, 187 (176)); purpose, design: Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:21. 2. a deliberating, questioning, about what is true: Luke 24:38; when in reference to what ought to be done, hesitation, doubting: χωρίς γογγυσμῶν καί διαλογισμῶν, Philippians 2:14 (`γογγυσμῶν is the moral, διαλογισμῶν the intellectual rebellion against God' Lightfoot); χωρίς ὀργῆς καί διαλογισμοῦ, 1 Timothy 2:8; (in the last two passages others still advocate the rendering disputing; yet cf. Meyer on Philippians the passage cited). From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate -- dispute, doubtful(-ing), imagination, reasoning, thought. see GREEK dialogizomai Englishman's Concordance Matthew 15:19 N-NMPGRK: καρδίας ἐξέρχονται διαλογισμοὶ πονηροί φόνοι NAS: evil thoughts, murders, KJV: evil thoughts, murders, INT: heart come forth thoughts evil murders Mark 7:21 N-NMP Luke 2:35 N-NMP Luke 5:22 N-AMP Luke 6:8 N-AMP Luke 9:46 N-NMS Luke 9:47 N-AMS Luke 24:38 N-NMP Romans 1:21 N-DMP Romans 14:1 N-GMP 1 Corinthians 3:20 N-AMP Philippians 2:14 N-GMP 1 Timothy 2:8 N-GMP James 2:4 N-GMP Strong's Greek 1261 |
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