Strong's Lexicon pneumatikós: Spiritual Original Word: πνευματικός Word Origin: Derived from πνεῦμα (pneuma), meaning "spirit" or "breath." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent, the concept of "spiritual" in the Old Testament is often related to the Hebrew word רוּחַ (ruach), meaning "spirit" or "wind." Usage: The term "pneumatikós" is used in the New Testament to describe that which pertains to the spirit or is influenced by the Holy Spirit. It often contrasts with the physical or natural, emphasizing a realm or quality that is aligned with God's Spirit. It can refer to spiritual gifts, spiritual wisdom, or spiritual maturity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of the spirit (pneuma) was often associated with life force or breath. In the Jewish and early Christian context, it took on a more profound theological significance, referring to the divine presence and activity of God. The early Christians, influenced by both Jewish thought and the teachings of Jesus, understood the spiritual life as one led by the Holy Spirit, distinct from the fleshly or worldly life. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4153 pneumatikṓs (an adverb, derived from 4151 /pneúma, "spirit") – spiritually, describing the non-physical (metaphysical) dimension. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from pneumatikos Definition spiritually NASB Translation mystically (1), spiritually (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4153: πνευματικῶςπνευματικῶς, adverb, spiritually (Vulg.spiritaliter): i. e. by the aid of the Holy Spirit, 1 Corinthians 2:14 (1 Corinthians 2:13 WH marginal reading); in a sense apprehended only by the aid of the Divine Spirit, i. e. in a hidden or mystical sense, Revelation 11:8. Its opposite σαρκικῶς in the sense of literally is used by Justin Martyr, dialog contra Trypho, c. 14, p. 231 d. Adverb from pneumatikos; non-physically, i.e. Divinely, figuratively -- spiritually. see GREEK pneumatikos Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 2:14 AdvGRK: γνῶναι ὅτι πνευματικῶς ἀνακρίνεται NAS: them, because they are spiritually appraised. KJV: [them], because they are spiritually discerned. INT: know [them] because spiritually they are discerned Revelation 11:8 Adv |
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