γνώμηgnṓmē
cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.)
Greek (New Testament) · G1106
Meanings
1. a means of knowing, a token (Theogn.).
2. In Attic writers, the mind, its operations and results (see Edwards, Lex., App., A)
(a) mind, understanding
(b) purpose, intention: Acts 20:3
(c) judgment, opinion: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Revelation 17:13
(d) counsel, advice: 1 Corinthians 7:25, 1 Corinthians 7:40, 2 Corinthians 8:10, Philemon 1:14
(e) royal purpose, decree (as in Da, I and II Es): Revelation 17:17.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 9 times in the Bible.
- Acts 20:3 where he stayed for three months. He was preparing to sail back to Syria when he discovered a plot by some Jews against his life, so he decided to return through Macedonia.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.
- 1 Corinthians 7:25 Now regarding your question about the young women who are not yet married. I do not have a command from the Lord for them. But the Lord in his mercy has given me wisdom that can be trusted, and I will share it with you.
- 1 Corinthians 7:40 But in my opinion it would be better for her to stay single, and I think I am giving you counsel from God’s Spirit when I say this.
- 2 Corinthians 8:10 Here is my advice: It would be good for you to finish what you started a year ago. Last year you were the first who wanted to give, and you were the first to begin doing it.
- Philemon 1:14 But I didn’t want to do anything without your consent. I wanted you to help because you were willing, not because you were forced.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.