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G1106 γνώμη (gnṓmē)
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Quick Definition

γνώμη, ης, ἡ n.f. opinion, counsel, judgment, intention

Strong's Definition

from 1097; cognition, i.e. (subjectively) opinion, or (objectively) resolve (counsel, consent, etc.)

KJV Usage: advice, + agree, judgment, mind, purpose, will

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

noun, f. | -ης | γινώσκω

30.67 · Think · To Intend, To Purpose, To Plan

purpose, intention that which is purposed or intended, with the implication of judgment or resolve

ACT 20:3 · 1CO 1:10 · REV 17:13 · REV 17:17 · REV 17:17

31.3 · Hold a View, Believe, Trust · Have an Opinion, Hold a View

what is considered, opinion that which is regarded or considered to be the case It is also possible to under stand γνώμη in PHM 1:14 as ‘agreement’ or ‘consent’ (see 31.14).

1CO 1:10 · 1CO 7:25 · 1CO 7:40 · 2CO 8:10 · PHM 1:14

31.14 · Hold a View, Believe, Trust · Agree, Consent

agreement, consent agreement based on knowledge This interpretation of γνώμη in PHM 1:14 is less likely than the meaning of γνώμη as ‘opinion’ (see 31.3).

PHM 1:14

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

γνώμη, -ns, 9, (fr. γινώσκω) ; 1. the faculty of knowing, mind, reason. 2. that which is thought or known, one’smind; a. view, judgment, opinion: 1 Co.i. 10; Rey. xvii. 13. b. mind concerning what ought to be done, aa. by one’s self, resolve, purpose, intention: ἐγένετο γνώμη [T Tr WH γνώμης, see γίνομαι 5 6. α.] τοῦ ὑποστρέφειν, Acts xx. 3 [Β. 268 (230)]. bb. by others, judgment, advice: διδόναι γνώμην, 1 Co. vii. 25, [40]; 2 Co. viii. 10. cc. decree: Rev. xvii. 17; χωρὶς τῆς σῆς γνώμης, without thy consent, Philem. 14. (In the same senses in Grk. writ.; [οἷς Schmidt, ch. 13, 9; Mey. on 1 Co. i. 10].)

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

γνώμη gnōmē 9x

the mind, as the means of knowing and judging; assent, Phlm. 14; purpose, resolution, Acts 20:3; opinion, judgment, 1 Cor. 1:10; 7:40; suggestion, suggested advice, as distinguished from positive injunction, Acts 20:3; 1 Cor. 7:25; 2 Cor. 8:10

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

γνώμη, -ης, ἡ

(< γιγνώσκω), [in LXX: Da TH 2:15 (דָּת), Ps 82(83):3 (סוֹד), elsewhere, chiefly II Es, for טְעֵם ;]

a means of knowing, a token (Theogn.).

In Attic writers, the mind, its operations and results (v. Edwards, Lex., App., A); mind, understanding;

purpose, intention: Ac 20:3;

judgment, opinion: I Co 1:10, Re 17:13;

counsel, advice: I Co 7:25, 40 II Co 8:10, Phm 14;

royal purpose, decree (as in Da, I and II Es): Re 17:17 (Cremer, 671).

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Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

γνώμη. P Lond 174 (B.c. 162) (=I. p. 11) μετὰ τῆς τῶν εἰθισμένων γνώμης. P Oxy X. 1280° (iv/A.D.) ἑκουσίᾳ καὶ αὐθαιρέτῳ γνώμῃ, ‘Sof my own free will.” The phrase κατὰ γνώμην is common in opening greetings, e.g. P Petr II. 11(1)* (iii/B.C.) (= Selections, p. 7) καλῶς ποιεῖς εἰ ἔρρωσαι kal τὰ λοιπά σοι κατὰ γνώμην ἐστίν. “1 am glad if you are in good health, and everything else is to your mind”: cf. z. 111. 53(0)°, (g)8. The phrase occurs in Wisd 7!5—eiteiv κατὰ γνώμην. With Philem?* χωρὶς δὲ τῆς σῆς γνώμης, “without your consent,” cf. P Grenf II. 14(a)?° (iii/B.c.) ἄνευ τῆς σῆς γνώμης, and for similar phrases see P Tebt I. 637 (B.C. 140-39), 26. 10478 (B.c. 92), P Par 62iii-3 (ii/B.c.), BGU IV. 1051°° (a marriage contract—time of Augustus), and pera γνώμης in P Oxy LV. 72943 (A.p. 137). It = ‘* consent” in P Flor I. 588 (iii/a.p.), where a complainant declares he has been ousted from a holding δίχα παντὸς νόμου καὶ S([xa..... «01 ἐξουσίας καὶ δίχα γνώμης ἐμῆς καὶ συνκαταθέσεί[ω]ς. BGU IV. 1137 (Bc. 6) ἔδοξε κοινῇ Add from the inscriptions Sy// | B.C. 120) πρὸ |

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

γνώμη (gnōmē) — resolution. γνώμ-η, ἡ, means of knowing: hence, mark, token, [Refs 6th c.BC+]; of the teeth [Refs 4th c.BC+]

II. organ by which one perceives or knows, intelligence,

II.1. thought, judgement (τῆς ψυχῆς ἡ γ. [Refs 5th c.BC+] intelligent, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; γ. ἀγαθός, κακός, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; γνώμῃ φρενῶν, opposed to ὀργῇ,[Refs 5th c.BC+]; γνώμῃ, opposed to τύχῃ, σωφρονοῦντες [Refs 5th c.BC+]; γνώμης ἅπτεσθαι affect the head, of wine or fever, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; γνώμην ἔχειν understand, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; προσέχειν γνώμην give heed, attend, δεῦρο τὴν γ. προσίσχετε [Refs 5th c.BC+]; to be on one's guard, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; δηλοῦν τὴν γ. ἔν τινι to show one's wit in.., [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἀπὸ γνώμης φέρειν ψῆφον δικαίαν with a good conscience, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; but οὐκ ἀπὸ γ. λέγεις not without judgement, with good sense, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; γνώμῃ κολάζειν with good reason, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; γνώμῃ τῇ ἀρίστῃ (i.e. κρίνειν or δικάζειν) to the best of one's judgement, in the dicasts' oath, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ὅστις γνώμῃ μὴ καθαρεύει has not a clear conscience, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

II.2. will, disposition, inclination, εὐσεβεῖ γνώμᾳ [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἐν γνώμῃ γεγονέναι τινί to stand high in his favour, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; πάσῃ τῇ γ. with all one's zeal, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; πρὸς τοὺς Ἀθηναίους τὴν γ. ἔχειν to be inclined towards.., [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἐμπιμπλάναι τὴν γ. τινός satisfy his wishes, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀφ᾽ ἑαυτοῦ γνώμης on his own initiative, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἐκ μιᾶς γ. of one accord, with one consent, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; κατὰ γνώμην according to one's mind or wishes, ὅταν τἀκεῖ θῶ κατὰ γνώμην ἐμήν [Refs 5th c.BC+] friendly sentiments, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

III. judgement, opinion, βροτῶν γ. [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ταύτῃ.. τῇ γνώμῃ πλεῖστός εἰμι I in cline mostly to this view, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; οὕτως τὴν γ. ἔχειν to be of this opinion, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τῆς αὐτῆς γ. εἶναι, ἔχεσθαι, [Refs]; κατὰ γ. τὴν ἐμήν in my judgement or opinion, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; παρὰ γνώμην τοῖς Ἕλλησιν ἐγένετο contrary to general opinion, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; but παρὰ γ. κινδυνευταί reckless venturers, [Refs]; εἰπὲ μὴ παρὰ γ. ἐμοί either contrary to my wish, or contrary to your true opinion, [Refs 4th c.BC+]: frequently of opinions delivered publicly, ἑστάναι πρὸς τὴν γ. τινός [Refs 5th c.BC+]; Θεμιστοκλέους γνώμῃ by the advice of [Refs 5th c.BC+]; γνώμην ἀποφαίνειν deliver an opinion, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀποδείκνυσθαι[Refs 5th c.BC+]; γνώμας κατέθεντο have made up their minds, [Refs 4th c.BC+]

III. b verdict, ἡ τοῦ δικαστοῦ γ. [Refs 2nd c.BC+]

III.2. proposition, motion, γνώμην εἰσφέρειν [Refs 5th c.BC+]; (but γνώμας προτιθέναι hold a debate, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: frequently in Inscrr., resolution, [Refs] carry a motion, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

III.3. γνῶμαι, αἱ, practical maxims, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

III.4. in plural, fancies, illusions, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

III.5. intention, purpose, resolve, ἀπὸ τοιᾶσδε γνώμης with some such purpose as this, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; γνώμην ποιεῖ σθαι, c.infinitive, propose to do, [Refs]; κατὰ γνώμην of set purpose, [Refs 1st c.BC+]; τίνα ἔχουσα γνώμη; with what purpose? [Refs 5th c.BC+]; οἶδα δ᾽ οὐ γνώμῃ τίν; with what intent? [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἡ ξύμπασα γ. τῶν λεχθέντων the general purport.., [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἦν τοῦ τείχους ἡ γνώμη.., ἵνα.. the purpose of it was.., that.., [Refs]

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