◄ 3562. nounechós ►
Strong's Lexicon nounechós: Sensibly, prudently, wisely Original Word: νουνεχῶς Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: nounechós Pronunciation: noo-neh-KHOS Phonetic Spelling: (noon-ekh-oce') Definition: wisely, discreetly, reasonably, sensibly. Meaning: The adverb νουνεχῶς means "prudently," "sensibly," or "wisely." It conveys the idea of acting with sound judgment and discretion. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word νοῦς (nous), meaning "mind" or "intellect," combined with the verb ἔχω (echō), meaning "to have" or "to hold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for νουνεχῶς, the concept of prudence and wisdom is prevalent in the Hebrew Scriptures. Corresponding ideas can be found in Hebrew words such as חָכְמָה (chokmah, Strong's H2451), meaning "wisdom," and בִּינָה (binah, Strong's H998), meaning "understanding" or "insight." These terms reflect the Old Testament emphasis on living wisely and making decisions that honor God. Usage: This term is used in the New Testament to describe actions or behaviors that are characterized by wisdom and careful consideration. It emphasizes the importance of thoughtful and discerning conduct. Context: The Greek adverb νουνεχῶς appears in the New Testament to highlight the virtue of prudence, a quality highly esteemed in biblical teaching. Prudence involves the application of wisdom to practical situations, ensuring that one's actions are guided by sound judgment and foresight. In the context of Christian living, νουνεχῶς underscores the necessity of aligning one's decisions and behaviors with the principles of wisdom found in Scripture. This term is often associated with the broader biblical call to live a life that reflects understanding and discernment, avoiding folly and impulsiveness. The Berean Standard Bible captures this nuance in its translation, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful and wise conduct in the believer's life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from nous and echó Definition sensibly, discreetly NASB Translation intelligently (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3562: νουνεχῶς νουνεχῶς (νοῦς and ἔχω (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 599)), adverb wisely, prudently, discreetly: Mark 12:34. ((Aristotle, rhet. Alex. 30, p. 1436{b}, 33 νουνεχῶς καί δικαίως); Polybius 1, 83, 3 νουνεχῶς καί φρονίμως; (2, 13, 1); 5, 88, 2 νουνεχῶς καί πραγματικως; (others).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance discreetly. Adverb from a comparative of the accusative case of nous and echo; in a mind-having way, i.e. Prudently -- discreetly. see GREEK nous see GREEK echo Forms and Transliterations νουνεχως νουνεχώς νουνεχῶς nounechos nounechôs nounechōs nounechō̂s Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Mark 12:34 Adv GRK: αὐτὸν ὅτι νουνεχῶς ἀπεκρίθη εἶπεν NAS: that he had answered intelligently, He said KJV: answered discreetly, he said INT: him that intelligently he answered said Strong's Greek 3562 1 Occurrence νουνεχῶς — 1 Occ.