Strong's Lexicon oiomai and oimai: To suppose, to think, to imagine Original Word: οἴομαι / οἶμαι Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew Bible contains similar concepts of supposing or thinking, often expressed through verbs like חָשַׁב (chashav - Strong's H2803), meaning to think, plan, or reckon. Usage: The Greek verbs οἴομαι and οἶμαι are used to express a subjective belief or supposition. They convey the idea of forming an opinion or assumption based on one's own reasoning or perception. In the New Testament, these verbs often reflect a personal judgment or expectation that may or may not align with reality. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the act of supposing or imagining was a common cognitive process, much like today. The use of οἴομαι and οἶμαι in ancient texts often reflects the human tendency to form opinions based on limited information. In the context of the New Testament, these verbs can highlight the contrast between human assumptions and divine truth, emphasizing the need for reliance on God's revelation rather than mere human reasoning. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to suppose, expect NASB Translation expect (1), suppose (1), thinking (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3633: οἶμαιοἶμαι, see οἴομαι. STRONGS NT 3633: οἴομαιοἴομαι, contracted οἶμαι; (from Homer down); to suppose, think: followed by an accusative with an infinitive John 21:25 (T omits the verse); by the infinitive alone, where the subjunctive and the objective are the same, Philippians 1:16 (17); by ὅτι, James 1:7. (Synonym: see ἡγέομαι, at the end.) Or (shorter) oimai (oy'-mahee) middle voice apparently from hoios; to make like (oneself), i.e. Imagine (be of the opinion) -- suppose, think. see GREEK hoios Englishman's Concordance John 21:25 V-PIM/P-1SGRK: οὐδ' αὐτὸν οἶμαι τὸν κόσμον NAS: in detail, I suppose that even KJV: one, I suppose that even INT: not even itself I suppose the world Philippians 1:17 V-PPM/P-NMP James 1:7 V-PMM/P-3S Strong's Greek 3633 |
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