νόημαnóēma
a perception, i.e. purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself
Greek (New Testament) · G3540
Meanings
a thought, purpose, design: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Philippians 4:7. Meton., of the mind, 2 Corinthians 3:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 6 times in the Bible.
- 2 Corinthians 2:11 so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 But the people’s minds were hardened, and to this day whenever the old covenant is being read, the same veil covers their minds so they cannot understand the truth. And this veil can be removed only by believing in Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear that somehow your pure and undivided devotion to Christ will be corrupted, just as Eve was deceived by the cunning ways of the serpent.
- Philippians 4:7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.