διάνοια
dianoia
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "διάνοια" (dianoia) refers to the understanding or mind, specifically the capacity for thought, reasoning, or intellectual perception. It can describe an individual's mental state or attitude, as seen in various New Testament passages. In some contexts, it is used to translate Hebrew terms for the heart, emphasizing inner thought or intention.
deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its disposition), by implication, its exercise
The Greek word dianoia means "deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its disposition), by implication, its exercise," encompassing related ideas including imagination, mind, understanding.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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