σύνεσιςsýnesis
a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect
Greek (New Testament) · G4907
Meanings
1. a running or flowing together (Hom.).
2. (a) understanding: Luke 2:47, 1 Corinthians 1:19 (LXX), Ephesians 3:4, Colossians 1:9, Colossians 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:7
(b) the understanding, the mind or intelligence: Mark 12:33.
Synonyms
see σοφία
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 7 times in the Bible.
- Mark 12:33 And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.”
- Luke 2:47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
- 1 Corinthians 1:19 As the Scriptures say, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.”
- Ephesians 3:4 As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ.
- Colossians 1:9 So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.
- Colossians 2:2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.