◄ 3540. noéma ►
Strong's Lexicon noéma: Thought, mind, purpose, design Original Word: νόημα Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: noéma Pronunciation: no'-ay-mah Phonetic Spelling: (no'-ay-mah) Definition: Thought, mind, purpose, design Meaning: a thought, purpose, design; the mind; the heart, soul, feelings. Word Origin: Derived from the verb νοέω (noeō), meaning "to perceive" or "to understand." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "noéma," similar concepts can be found in words like לֵב (leb, Strong's H3820), meaning "heart" or "mind," which often denotes the inner thoughts and intentions. Usage: In the New Testament, "noéma" refers to the mind's thoughts, purposes, or designs. It often conveys the idea of mental perception or understanding, particularly in the context of spiritual or moral discernment. The term can also imply the schemes or intentions of the mind, whether good or evil. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of the mind and its thoughts was central to philosophical discussions about human nature and morality. The mind was seen as the seat of reason and understanding, influencing one's actions and character. In the biblical context, the mind's alignment with God's will was crucial for spiritual growth and moral integrity. HELPS Word-studies 3540 nóēma (a neuter noun, derived from 3539 /noiéō, "to exert mental effort") – properly, the mind, especially its final output (systematic understanding, TDNT). Note the -ma suffix which underlines the result of the thinking, i.e. the personal verdict that comes out of using the mind. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from noeó Definition thought, purpose NASB Translation minds (4), schemes (1), thought (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3540: νόημα νόημα, νοηματος, τό, from Homer down; 1. a mental perception, thought. 2. specifically, (an evil) purpose: αἰχμαλωτίζειν πᾶν νόημα εἰς τήν ὑπακοήν τοῦ Χριστοῦ, to cause whoever is devising evil against Christ to desist from his purpose and submit himself to Christ (as Paul sets him forth), 2 Corinthians 10:5; plural: 2 Corinthians 2:11 (τοῦ διαβόλου, Ignatius ad Eph. (interpolated) 14 [ET]; τῆς καρδίας αὐτῶν πονηρᾶς, Baruch 2:8). 3. that which thinks, the mind: plural (where the minds of many are referred to), 2 Corinthians 3:14; 2 Corinthians 4:4, and perhaps (2 Corinthians 11:3); Philippians 4:7, for here the word may mean thoughts and purposes; (others would so take it also in all the examples cited under this head (cf. καύχημα, 2)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance device, mind, thought. From noieo; a perception, i.e. Purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself -- device, mind, thought. see GREEK noieo Forms and Transliterations νοημα νόημα νοηματα νοήματα νοήμονες νοήμονι νοήμων νοητώς noema noēma nóema nóēma noemata noēmata noḗmata Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 2:11 N-ANP GRK: αὐτοῦ τὰ νοήματα ἀγνοοῦμεν NAS: for we are not ignorant of his schemes. KJV: ignorant of his devices. INT: of his thoughts are we ignorant 2 Corinthians 3:14 N-NNP GRK: ἐπωρώθη τὰ νοήματα αὐτῶν ἄχρι NAS: But their minds were hardened; KJV: But their minds were blinded: for INT: were hardened the minds of them until 2 Corinthians 4:4 N-ANP GRK: ἐτύφλωσεν τὰ νοήματα τῶν ἀπίστων NAS: has blinded the minds of the unbelieving KJV: hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, INT: blinded the thoughts of the unbelieving 2 Corinthians 10:5 N-ANS GRK: αἰχμαλωτίζοντες πᾶν νόημα εἰς τὴν NAS: every thought captive KJV: every thought to INT: leading captive every thought into the 2 Corinthians 11:3 N-NNP GRK: φθαρῇ τὰ νοήματα ὑμῶν ἀπὸ NAS: by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray KJV: so your minds should be corrupted from INT: should be corrupted the minds of you from Philippians 4:7 N-ANP GRK: καὶ τὰ νοήματα ὑμῶν ἐν NAS: your hearts and your minds in Christ INT: and the minds of you in Strong's Greek 3540 6 Occurrences νόημα — 1 Occ. νοήματα — 5 Occ.