Nóēma — G3540

Definition

neuter noun

a perception, i.e. purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself

1. a mental perception, thought
2. specifically, (an evil) purpose
3. that which thinks, the mind

Usually translated as

thought, device, mind

Origin

from G3539

• noiéō (G3539)

Occurrences

Nóēma occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (5), Philippians (1)

• 2 Corinthians 2:11 — Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices (νοήματα).
• 2 Corinthians 3:14 — But their minds (νοήματα) were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
• 2 Corinthians 4:4 — In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds (νοήματα) of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
• 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought (νόημα) to the obedience of Christ;
• 2 Corinthians 11:3 — But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds (νοήματα) should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
• Philippians 4:7 — And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds (νοήματα) through Christ Jesus.