mind, understanding, reason
mind, understanding, reason. Primary meaning: mind, understanding, reason, a mind. Strong's: the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning. Lexical nuances: prop., of the ruling faculty, mind , understanding , reason (v. Lft., Notes , 88 f.; Vaughan on Ro 7:23 ): Lk 24:45 , Ro 1:28 7:23 12:2 14:5 , Eph 4:17 , 23 , Phl 4:7 , II Th 2:2 , I Ti 6:5 , II Ti 3:8 , Tit 1:15 , Re 13:18 17:9 ; ν. τ. σαρκός ( ICC , in l.), Col 2:18 ; opp. to σάρξ , Ro 7:25 ; to πνεῦμα , I Co 14:14 , 15 ; to γλῶσσα , I Co 14:19 .
the understanding, mind
the understanding, mind. Primary meaning: the understanding, mind. Strong's: deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its disposition), by implication, its exercise. Lexical nuances: the understanding, mind : Lk 1:51 , Eph 4:18 , Col 1:21 , I Pe 1:13 , II Pe 3:1 , I Jo 5:20 ; pl., Eph 2:3 ; in quotations from LXX, Mt 22:37 , Mk 12:30 , Lk 10:27 , He 8:10 10:16 (Cremer, 79, 438).†
heart, inner man, mind, will
heart, inner man, mind, will. Inner core of personhood, seat of intellect, emotion, volition, and moral choice; fountain of spiritual life.
soul, life, living being, person
soul, life, living being, person. Throat, neck, appetite, breath, life, living creature; in biblical anthropology, humanity was created a living soul (nephesh chayah), a psychophysical unity.
spirit, wind, breath
spirit, wind, breath. Wind, breath, mind, spirit; profoundly the Spirit of God (Ruach Elohim/Ruach YHWH) operating as dynamic creative agent in the cosmos, inspiring prophets, and regenerating the heart.
heart, core of moral volition
heart, core of moral volition. Fuller anatomical form of lev; moral volition and interior integrity ('love the LORD with all your heart', Deuteronomy 6:5).
breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle
breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle. Primary meaning: breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle, the soul. Strong's: breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from G4151 (πνεῦμα), which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from G2222 (ζωή), which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew H05315, H07307 and H02416). Lexical nuances: breath (Lat. anima ), breath of life, life (Hom., al.; in Arist., of the vital principle ): Mt 6:25 , Mk 3:4 10:45 , Lk 12:22 , Jo 10:11 , Ac 20:10 , 24 , II Co 1:23 , Phl 2:30 , I Th 2:8 , al. the soul , as the seat of the will, desires and affections: Mt 26:38 , Mk 12:30 (LXX) 14:34 , Lk 1:46 , Jo 10:24 , Ac 14:2 , Phl 1:27 , al.; ἐκ ψυχῆς , from the heart , heartily : Eph 6:6 , Col 3:23 ; as...
wind, breath, the spirit
wind, breath, the spirit. Primary meaning: wind, breath, the spirit, in spirit. Strong's: a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit. Lexical nuances: of air in motion; wind : Jo 3:8 ; pl., He 1:7 (LXX) ; breath : π. ζωῆς , Re 11:11 ; π. τοῦ στόματος , fig., II Th 2:8 (cf. Ps 32 (33):6 ).
the thought
the thought. Primary meaning: the thought. Strong's: (mental) inclination or purpose. Lexical nuances: that which is in the mind (the content of φρονεῖν , ICC, Ro. , 8 6 ), the thought : Ro 8:6 , 7 , 27 .†
of sound mind, sane, sensible, self-controlled, sober-minded
of sound mind, sane, sensible, self-controlled, sober-minded. Primary meaning: of sound mind, sane, sensible, self-controlled, sober-minded. Strong's: safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion). Lexical nuances: of sound mind, sane, sensible ;
the heart
the heart. Primary meaning: the heart. Strong's: the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle. Lexical nuances: the heart , the bodily organ which is regarded as the seat of life ( II Ki 18:14 , IV Ki 9:24 , al.). In a psychological sense, the seat of man's collective energies, the focus of personal life, the seat of the rational as well as the emotional and volitional elements in human life, hence that wherein lies the moral and religious condition of the man ( DB , ii, 317 f.; DGG , ii, 344 a ); of the...
to have understanding, to think, to be minded, to be of the same mind
to have understanding, to think, to be minded, to be of the same mind. Primary meaning: to have understanding, to think, to be minded, to be of the same mind, to have in mind, be mindful of, think of. Strong's: to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience). Lexical nuances: to have understanding (Hom., al.).
soundness of mind, good sense, sanity, self-control, sobriety
soundness of mind, good sense, sanity, self-control, sobriety. Primary meaning: soundness of mind, good sense, sanity, self-control, sobriety. Strong's: soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control. Lexical nuances: soundness of mind, good sense, sanity (opp. to μανία , Xen.): Ac 26:25 ;
Philippians • Chapter 4 (23 verses)
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Macedonia , Thessalonica .
a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence
a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence. Primary meaning: a running or flowing together, understanding, the understanding, the mind or intelligence. Strong's: a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect. Lexical nuances: a running or flowing together (Hom.).
lowliness of mind, humility
lowliness of mind, humility. Primary meaning: lowliness of mind, humility. Strong's: humiliation of mind, i.e. modesty. Lexical nuances: lowliness of mind, humility : Ac 20:19 , Eph 4:2 , Phl 2:3 , Col 3:12 , I Pe 5:5 ; of a false humility, Col 2:18 , 23 (rare outside of NT, but found in bad sense in FlJ, BJ, iv, 9, 2; also in Epictet., v. Tr., Syn. , § xlii).†
to be of sound mind or in one's right mind, to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled
to be of sound mind or in one's right mind, to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled. Primary meaning: to be of sound mind or in one's right mind, to be temperate, discreet, self-controlled. Strong's: to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate. Lexical nuances: to be of sound mind or in one's right mind : Mk 5:15 , Lk 8:35 ; opp. to ἐκστῆναι , II Co 5:13 (Hdt.);
breath, spirit, living being
breath, spirit, living being. Breath, vital breath of God, spirit; divine life-principle imparted to humanity conferring moral responsibility and rational consciousness.
to understand, discern, perceive
to understand, discern, perceive. To separate mentally, discern between good and evil, perceive deep spiritual truth.
after-thought, change of mind, repentance
after-thought, change of mind, repentance. Primary meaning: after-thought, change of mind, repentance. Strong's: (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision). Lexical nuances: after-thought , change of mind , repentance : He 12:17 ; of repentance from sin, Mt 3:8 , 11 , Lk 3:8 15:7 24:47 , Ac 26:20 , II Co 7:9 , 10 ; βάπτισμα (q.v.) μετανοίας , Mk 1:4 , Lk 3:3 , Ac 13:24 19:4 ; ἡ εἰς θεὸν μ. , Ac 20:21 ; μ. ἀπὸ νεκρῶν ἔργων , He 6:1 ; εἰς μ. καλεῖν , Lk 5:32 ; id. ἄγειν , Ro 2:4 ; ἀνακαινίζειν , He 6:6 ; εἰς μ. χωρῆσαι , II Pe 3:9 ; μ. δοῦναι , Ac 5:31 11:18 , II Ti ...
2 Peter • Chapter 3 (18 verses)
This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: Knowing this fi... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
to perceive, understand, to think
to perceive, understand, to think. Primary meaning: to perceive, understand, to think, consider. Strong's: to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed. Lexical nuances: to perceive with the mind, understand (for the phrase νοῶν κ. φρονῶν , in wills, v. MM, xvii): absol., Mt 16:9 , Mk 8:17 ; c. acc., Eph 3:4 , I Ti 1:7 ; c. dat. instr., τ. καρδίᾳ , Jo 12:40 ; pass., Ro 1:20 ; seq. ὅτι , Mt 15:17 16:11 , Mk 7:18 ; c. acc. et inf., He 11:8 .
healing, cure, health, remedy
healing, cure, health, remedy. Health, remedy, restorative sound mind; 'Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings' (Malachi 4:2).
consciousness, conscience
consciousness, conscience. Primary meaning: consciousness, conscience. Strong's: co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness. Lexical nuances: consciousness : c. gen. obj., He 10:2 , I Pe 2:19 .
knowledge, intimate insight
knowledge, intimate insight. Experiential knowledge, intimate moral perception; preeminently the knowledge of God (Da'at Elohim) uniting intellect and will.
understanding, discernment, insight
understanding, discernment, insight. Discernment, intellectual faculty of comprehension, analytical insight guiding moral choices.
Romans • Chapter 12 (21 verses)
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
care, anxiety
care, anxiety. Primary meaning: care, anxiety. Strong's: solicitude. Lexical nuances: care , anxiety : I Pe 5:7 ; pl., Lk 8:14 21:34 ; c. gen. obj., Mt 13:22 , Mk 4:19 , II Co 11:28 .†
commandment, precept, charge
commandment, precept, charge. Commandment, precept, directive given by divine authority; specific stipulations of covenant law embodying the holy will of God.
to change one's mind, purpose, to repent
to change one's mind, purpose, to repent. Primary meaning: to change one's mind, purpose, to repent. Strong's: to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction). Lexical nuances: to change one's mind or purpose , hence, to repent ; in NT (exc. Lk 17:3 , 4 ), of repentance from sin, involving amendment: seq. ἀπό , Ac 8:22 ; ἔκ , Re 2:21 , 22 9:20 , 21 16:11 ( מִן שׁוּב ); ἐπί , II Co 12:21 ; absol., Mt 3:2 4:17 11:20 12:41 , Mk 1:15 6:12 , Lk 11:32 13:3 , 5 15:7 , 10 16:30 17:3 , 4 , Ac 2:38 3:19 17:30 26:20 Re 2:5 , 16 , 21 3:3 , 19 ; c. inf., Re 16:9 ; ἐν σάκκῳ κ. σποδ...
Old Testament • 7 Chapters
Micah (Old Testament, 7 chapters). Key figures: Micah, Jotham , Ahaz , Hezekiah , Judah , Jacob/Israel . Key places: Samaria , Jerusalem , Gath , Zaanan , Maroth , Lachish . Opens with: "The word of the Lord that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham , Ahaz , and Hezekiah , kings of Judah , which he saw concerning Sa..."
Ephesians • Chapter 2 (22 verses)
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conv... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel .
wonder, miraculous sign, portent
wonder, miraculous sign, portent. Wonder, miraculous display of power, portent of future redemption; paired with ot ('signs and wonders', otot u-mofetim).
Proverbs • Chapter 4 (27 verses)
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
Romans • Chapter 14 (23 verses)
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Proverbs • Chapter 18 (24 verses)
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.