◄ 3563. nous ►
Lexicon nous: Mind, understanding, intellect Original Word: νοῦς Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: nous Pronunciation: nooce Phonetic Spelling: (nooce) Definition: Mind, understanding, intellect Meaning: the mind, the reason, the reasoning faculty, intellect. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mind, understanding. Probably from the base of ginosko; the intellect, i.e. Mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning -- mind, understanding. Compare psuche. see GREEK ginosko see GREEK psuche HELPS Word-studies 3563 noús (a masculine noun) – the God-given capacity of each person to think (reason); the mind; mental capacity to exercise reflective thinking. For the believer, 3563 (noús) is the organ of receiving God's thoughts, through faith. Ro 12:2,3: "2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind (3563 /ólynthos), so that you may prove what the will (2307 /thélēma) of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. 3For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith (4102 /pístis)" (NASU). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin contr. of a prim. word noos (mind) Definition mind, understanding, reason NASB Translation composure (1), comprehension (1), mind (20), minds (1), understanding (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3563: νως νως, see νοῦς. STRONGS NT 3563: νοῦς νοῦς (contracted from νως), ὁ, genitive νως,dative νοι< (so in later Greek for the earlier forms νου, νώ, contracted from νωυ, νόω; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 453; Winers Grammar, § 8, 2 b.; (Buttmann, 12f (12))), accusative νοῦν (contracted from νῷν), the Sept. for לֵב and לֵבָב (from Homer down); mind (German Sinn), i. e. 1. the mind, comprising alike the faculties of perceiving and understanding and those of feeling, judging, determining; hence, specifically, a. the intellective faculty, the understanding: Luke 24:45 (on which see διανοίγω, 2); Philippians 4:7; Revelation 13:18; Revelation 17:9; opposed to τό πνεῦμα, the spirit intensely roused and completely absorbed with divine things, but destitute of clear ideas of them, 1 Corinthians 14:14f, 19; ἔχειν τόν νοῦν κυρίου (L text, others Χριστοῦ), to be furnished with the understanding of Christ, 1 Corinthians 2:16b. b. reason (German die Vernunft) in the narrower sense, as the capacity for spiritual truth, the higher powers of the soul, the faculty of perceiving dibble things, of recognizing goodness and of hating evil: Romans 1:28; Romans 7:23; Ephesians 4:17; 1 Timothy 6:5; 2 Timothy 3:8 (cf. Winers Grammar, 229 (215); Buttmann, § 134, 7); Titus 1:15; opposed to ἡ σάρξ, Romans 7:25; ἀνανεοῦσθαι τῷ πνεύματι τοῦ νως, to be so changed that the spirit which governs the mind is renewed, Ephesians 4:23; (cf. ἡ ἀνακαίνωσις τοῦ νως, Romans 12:2). c. the power of considering and judging soberly, calmly and impartially: 2 Thessalonians 2:2. 2. a particular mode of thinking and judging: Romans 14:5; 1 Corinthians 1:10; equivalent to thoughts, feelings, purposes: τοῦ κυρίου (from Isaiah 40:13), Romans 11:34; 1 Corinthians 2:16a; equivalent to desires, τῆς σαρκός, Colossians 2:18 (cf. Meyer at the passage). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the base of G1097 (γινώσκω, ginōskō), which means "to know" or "to perceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "νοῦς" in the Greek New Testament can be related to several Hebrew terms that describe the mind and understanding, such as: • H3820 לֵב (leb): Often translated as "heart," it encompasses the mind, will, and emotions. • H3824 לֵבָב (lebab): Similar to "leb," it refers to the inner man, mind, or understanding. • H998 בִּינָה (binah): Meaning "understanding" or "insight," it is associated with discernment and wisdom. These Hebrew terms reflect the comprehensive nature of the mind and understanding in biblical thought, paralleling the Greek concept of "νοῦς" as the center of intellectual and spiritual activity. Usage: In the New Testament, "νοῦς" is used to describe the intellectual and moral faculties of a person. It is often associated with the process of understanding God's will, discerning spiritual truths, and the transformation of one's mind in alignment with divine principles. Context: The Greek word "νοῦς" appears in several key passages of the New Testament, highlighting its significance in the Christian life. It is often used to describe the renewed mind that believers are called to cultivate through their relationship with Christ. For instance, in Romans 12:2, Paul exhorts believers: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind (νοῦς), so that you may prove what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." Here, "νοῦς" is central to the process of spiritual transformation and discernment. In 1 Corinthians 2:16, Paul contrasts the natural mind with the mind of Christ, stating, "For, 'Who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?' But we have the mind (νοῦς) of Christ." This passage emphasizes the believer's access to divine wisdom and understanding through the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4:23 further underscores the importance of a renewed mind: "to be renewed in the spirit of your minds (νοῦς)." This renewal is part of the believer's sanctification, enabling them to live in accordance with God's truth. The concept of "νοῦς" also appears in discussions of moral and ethical behavior. In Titus 1:15, Paul notes, "To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; in fact, both their minds (νοῦς) and consciences are defiled." Here, "νοῦς" is linked to moral perception and the ability to discern purity and truth. Overall, "νοῦς" in the New Testament is integral to understanding the Christian's intellectual and spiritual life, emphasizing the need for a mind aligned with God's will and purposes. Forms and Transliterations νοι νοϊ νοΐ νοῒ νοος νοός νοὸς νουν νούν νοῦν νους νούς νοῦς νυκτερίδα νυκτερινάς νυκτερινή νυκτερινόν νυκτερινού νυκτερίσι νυκτικόρακα νυκτικόραξ νυμφαγωγός νυμφαγωγώ noi noḯ noï̀ noos noós noòs noun noûn nous noûs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 24:45 N-AMS GRK: αὐτῶν τὸν νοῦν τοῦ συνιέναι NAS: He opened their minds to understand KJV: their understanding, that they might understand INT: their the mind to understand Romans 1:28 N-AMS GRK: εἰς ἀδόκιμον νοῦν ποιεῖν τὰ NAS: to a depraved mind, to do KJV: a reprobate mind, to do INT: to a depraved mind to do things Romans 7:23 N-GMS GRK: νόμῳ τοῦ νοός μου καὶ NAS: the law of my mind and making me a prisoner KJV: the law of my mind, and bringing INT: law the mind of me and Romans 7:25 N-DMS GRK: τῷ μὲν νοῒ δουλεύω νόμῳ NAS: I myself with my mind am serving KJV: Lord. So then with the mind I myself INT: with the indeed mind serve law Romans 11:34 N-AMS GRK: γὰρ ἔγνω νοῦν Κυρίου ἢ NAS: HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, KJV: hath known the mind of the Lord? INT: indeed did know [the] mind of [the] Lord or Romans 12:2 N-GMS GRK: ἀνακαινώσει τοῦ νοός εἰς τὸ NAS: by the renewing of your mind, so KJV: by the renewing of your mind, that ye INT: renewing of the mind for Romans 14:5 N-DMS GRK: τῷ ἰδίῳ νοῒ πληροφορείσθω NAS: in his own mind. KJV: in his own mind. INT: the own mind let be fully assured 1 Corinthians 1:10 N-DMS GRK: τῷ αὐτῷ νοῒ καὶ ἐν NAS: in the same mind and in the same KJV: in the same mind and in INT: the same mind and in 1 Corinthians 2:16 N-AMS GRK: γὰρ ἔγνω νοῦν Κυρίου ὃς NAS: HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, KJV: hath known the mind of the Lord, INT: indeed did know [the] mind of [the] Lord who 1 Corinthians 2:16 N-AMS GRK: ἡμεῖς δὲ νοῦν Χριστοῦ ἔχομεν NAS: HIM? But we have the mind of Christ. KJV: we have the mind of Christ. INT: we however [the] mind of Christ have 1 Corinthians 14:14 N-NMS GRK: ὁ δὲ νοῦς μου ἄκαρπός NAS: prays, but my mind is unfruitful. KJV: but my understanding is unfruitful. INT: but [the] mind of me unfruitful 1 Corinthians 14:15 N-DMS GRK: καὶ τῷ νοΐ ψαλῶ τῷ NAS: and I will pray with the mind also; KJV: I will pray with the understanding also: INT: also with the mind I will sing praise with the 1 Corinthians 14:15 N-DMS GRK: καὶ τῷ νοΐ NAS: and I will sing with the mind also. KJV: I will sing with the understanding also. INT: also with the mind 1 Corinthians 14:19 N-DMS GRK: λόγους τῷ νοΐ μου λαλῆσαι NAS: words with my mind so KJV: my understanding, that INT: words with mind of me to speak Ephesians 4:17 N-GMS GRK: ματαιότητι τοῦ νοὸς αὐτῶν NAS: walk, in the futility of their mind, KJV: the vanity of their mind, INT: [the] futility of the mind of them Ephesians 4:23 N-GMS GRK: πνεύματι τοῦ νοὸς ὑμῶν NAS: in the spirit of your mind, KJV: in the spirit of your mind; INT: spirit of the mind of you Philippians 4:7 N-AMS GRK: ὑπερέχουσα πάντα νοῦν φρουρήσει τὰς NAS: all comprehension, will guard KJV: all understanding, shall keep INT: surpasses all understanding will guard the Colossians 2:18 N-GMS GRK: ὑπὸ τοῦ νοὸς τῆς σαρκὸς NAS: without cause by his fleshly mind, KJV: his fleshly mind, INT: by the mind of the flesh 2 Thessalonians 2:2 N-GMS GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ νοὸς μηδὲ θροεῖσθαι NAS: shaken from your composure or KJV: shaken in mind, or be troubled, INT: in mind nor to be troubled 1 Timothy 6:5 N-AMS GRK: ἀνθρώπων τὸν νοῦν καὶ ἀπεστερημένων NAS: of depraved mind and deprived KJV: of men of corrupt minds, and destitute INT: of men in mind and destitute 2 Timothy 3:8 N-AMS GRK: κατεφθαρμένοι τὸν νοῦν ἀδόκιμοι περὶ NAS: of depraved mind, rejected KJV: of corrupt minds, reprobate INT: utterly corrupted in mind found worthless as regards Titus 1:15 N-NMS GRK: καὶ ὁ νοῦς καὶ ἡ NAS: but both their mind and their conscience KJV: even their mind and conscience INT: both the mind and the Revelation 13:18 N-AMS GRK: ὁ ἔχων νοῦν ψηφισάτω τὸν NAS: Let him who has understanding calculate KJV: Let him that hath understanding count INT: He who has understanding let him count the Revelation 17:9 N-NMS GRK: Ὧδε ὁ νοῦς ὁ ἔχων NAS: Here is the mind which has wisdom. KJV: And here [is] the mind which hath INT: Here [is] the mind which has Strong's Greek 3563 24 Occurrences νοῒ — 6 Occ. νοός — 6 Occ. νοῦν — 9 Occ. νοῦς — 3 Occ.