◄ 2067. esthésis ►
Strong's Lexicon esthésis: Perception, discernment, understanding Original Word: ἐσθῆσις Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: esthésis Pronunciation: es-thay'-sis Phonetic Spelling: (es'-thay-sis) Definition: Perception, discernment, understanding Meaning: clothing, a garment. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb αἰσθάνομαι (aisthanomai), meaning "to perceive" or "to discern." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "esthésis," the concept of discernment is present in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the word בִּינָה (binah), meaning "understanding" or "insight." Usage: In the New Testament, "esthésis" refers to the ability to perceive or discern, particularly in a moral or spiritual sense. It implies a depth of understanding that goes beyond mere intellectual knowledge, encompassing a sensitivity to spiritual truths and moral discernment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, perception and discernment were highly valued traits, often associated with wisdom and philosophical insight. The concept of "esthésis" would have resonated with early Christian audiences familiar with Greek philosophy, which emphasized the importance of understanding and wisdom. In a biblical context, this term underscores the importance of spiritual insight and moral clarity, which are gifts of the Holy Spirit. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from estheó (to clothe) Definition clothing NASB Translation clothing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2067: ἔσθησις ἔσθησις (Rec.elz ἔσθησις), ἐσθησεως, ἡ (from ἐσθέω, and this from ἐσθής, which see), clothing, apparel: plural, Luke 24:4 R G; Acts 1:10 L T Tr WH; (cf. Philo, vit. Moys. iii. § 18; Eusebius, h. e. 2, 6, 7 and Heinichen's note). (Rare in secular writings (Aristotle, rhet. 2, 8, 14 variant); cf. Winer's Grammar, § 2, 1 c.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance government. From a derivative of esthes; clothing (concretely) -- government. see GREEK esthes Forms and Transliterations εσθήσεσιν Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance ἐρωτήσῃ — 1 Occ. ἐρωτήσετε — 1 Occ. Ἐρωτήσω — 5 Occ. ἐρωτήσωσιν — 1 Occ. ἐρώτησον — 1 Occ. ἐρωτῶ — 9 Occ. ἐρωτῶμεν — 3 Occ. ἐρωτῶν — 1 Occ. ἐρωτῶντες — 1 Occ. ἐρωτώντων — 1 Occ. ἐσθῆτα — 3 Occ. ἐσθῆτι — 4 Occ. ἤσθιον — 4 Occ. ἔσθητε — 1 Occ. ἐσθίῃ — 2 Occ. ἐσθίητε — 1 Occ. ἐσθίει — 10 Occ. ἐσθίειν — 6 Occ. ἐσθίετε — 6 Occ. ἐσθιέτω — 3 Occ.