Original Word: γνώμη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: gnómé
Pronunciation: gno-MAY
Phonetic Spelling: (gno'-may)
Definition: Opinion, judgment, purpose, intention, consent
Meaning: opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb γιγνώσκω (ginóskó), meaning "to know" or "to perceive."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "gnómé," similar concepts can be found in words like דַּעַת (da'at, Strong's H1847) meaning "knowledge" or "understanding," and חָכְמָה (chokmah, Strong's H2451) meaning "wisdom."

Usage: The Greek word "gnómé" primarily refers to an individual's opinion, judgment, or purpose. It can denote a person's mental inclination or decision-making process. In the New Testament, it is used to express the idea of having a particular mindset or intention, often in the context of making decisions or forming judgments.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "gnómé" was significant in philosophical discussions about knowledge, wisdom, and decision-making. It was considered essential for leaders and individuals to have sound judgment and a clear purpose. The term reflects the importance of personal discernment and the ability to form well-reasoned opinions in both public and private life.

Cognate: 1106 gnṓmē (a feminine noun, apparently derived from 1097 /ginṓskō, "experientially, personally know") – a personal opinion or judgment formed in (by) an active relationship, the result of direct ("first-hand") knowledge. See 1097 (ginōskō).

Word Origin
from ginóskó
Definition
purpose, opinion, consent, decision
NASB Translation
consent (1), decided* (1), judgment (1), opinion (3), purpose (3).

STRONGS NT 1106: γνώμη

γνώμη, γνώμης, ἡ (from γινώσκω);

1. the faculty of knowing, mind, reason.

2. that which is thought or known, one's mind;

a. view, judgment, opinion: 1 Corinthians 1:10; Revelation 17:13.

b. mind concerning what ought to be done, aa. by oneself, resolve, purpose, intention: ἐγένετο γνώμη (T Tr WH γνώμης, see γίνομαι 5 e. a.) τοῦ ὑποστρέφειν, Acts 20:3 (Buttmann, 268 (230)). bb. by others, judgment, advice: διδόναι γνώμην, 1 Corinthians 7:25 (40); 2 Corinthians 8:10. cc. decree: Revelation 17:17; χωρίς τῆς σής γνώμης, without thy consent, Philemon 1:14. (In the same senses in Greek writings; (cf. Schmidt, chapter 13, 9; Meyer on 1 Corinthians 1:10).)

advice, judgment, mind, purpose, will.

From ginosko; cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.) -- advice, + agree, judgment, mind, purpose, will.

see GREEK ginosko

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