Strong's Lexicon pronoia: Foresight, Providence Original Word: πρόνοια Word Origin: Derived from πρό (pro, "before") and νοέω (noeō, "to think") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pronoia," the concept of divine providence is reflected in terms like חָשַׁב (chashab, "to think, plan") and יָעַץ (ya'ats, "to advise, counsel"). Usage: The term "pronoia" in the New Testament context refers to the concept of foresight or providence, particularly in the sense of divine care and planning. It implies a thoughtful and intentional provision for the future, often associated with God's sovereign and benevolent oversight of creation and human affairs. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the idea of "pronoia" was often linked to the philosophical understanding of the cosmos being governed by a rational and purposeful order. This concept was adapted by early Christians to express the belief in God's active involvement and guidance in the world. The notion of divine providence was a comforting assurance to believers facing uncertainty and adversity, affirming that God is in control and has a purposeful plan for His creation. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4307 prónoia – properly, advance-knowledge ("forethought"), enabling (allowing for) something to happen. See 4306 (pronoeō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pronoeó Definition foresight, forethought NASB Translation providence (1), provision (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4307: πρόνοιαπρόνοια, προνοίας, ἡ (προνως), from (Aeschylus, Sophocles), Herodotus down, forethought, provident care: Acts 24:2 (3) (A. V. providence); ποιοῦμαι πρόνοιαν τίνος, to make provision for a thing (see ποιέω, I. 3, p. 526a top), Romans 13:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance providence, provision. From pronoeo; forethought, i.e. Provident care or supply -- providence, provision. see GREEK pronoeo Forms and Transliterations επρονομεύσαμεν επρονόμευσαν πεπρονομευμένος προενόμευσαν προνοιαν πρόνοιαν προνοιας προνοίας προνομευθήσεται προνομεύοντες προνομευόντων προνομεύουσιν προνομεύσαι προνομεύσαντας προνομεύσαντάς προνομευσάντων προνομεύσει προνομεύσεις προνομεύσης προνόμευσον προνομεύσουσι προνομεύσω προνομή προνομήν προνομής προοίμιον προοιμίω pronoian prónoian pronoias pronoíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 24:2 N-GFSGRK: τῆς σῆς προνοίας NAS: peace, and since by your providence reforms KJV: by thy providence, INT: your foresight Romans 13:14 N-AFS Strong's Greek 4307 |
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