Original Word: νοέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: noeó
Pronunciation: no-eh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (noy-eh'-o)
Definition: To perceive, to understand, to think, to consider
Meaning: I understand, think, consider, conceive, apprehend; aor. possibly: realize.

consider, perceive, think, understand.

From nous; to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed -- consider, perceive, think, understand.

see GREEK nous

3539 noiéō (from 3563 /noús, "mind") – properly, to apply mental effort needed to reach "bottom-line" conclusions. 3539 (noiéō) underlines the moral culpability we all have before God – for every decision (value-judgment) we make. This follows from each of us being created in the divine image – hence, possessing the inherent capacity by the Lord to exercise moral reasoning.

Word Origin
from nous
Definition
to perceive, think
NASB Translation
consider (1), perceive (1), see (1), think (1), understand (9), understood (1).

STRONGS NT 3539: νοέω

νοέω, νόω; 1 aorist ἐνόησα; (present passive participle (neuter plural) νωυμενα); (νοῦς); from Homer down; the Sept. for הַבִין and הִתְבּונֵן, and for הִשְׂכִּיל;

1. to perceive with the mind, to understand: absolutely, with the addition τῇ καρδία, John 12:40 (Isaiah 44:18); with an accusative of the thing, Ephesians 3:4, 20; 1 Timothy 1:7; passive: Romans 1:20; followed by ὅτι, Matthew 15:17; Matthew 16:11; Mark 7:18; followed by an accusative with an infinitive, Hebrews 11:3; the absolute equivalent to to have understanding: Matthew 16:9; Mark 8:17.

2. to think upon, heed, ponder, consider: ὀείτω, namely, let him attend to the events that occur, which will show the time to flee, Matthew 24:15; Mark 13:14; (similarly νόει ὁ (R G ἅ) λέγω, 2 Timothy 2:7). (Compare: εὐνοέω, κατανοέω, μετανοέω, προνοέω, ὑπονοέω.)

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek noun νοῦς (nous), meaning "mind" or "intellect."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H995 בִּין (bin): To understand, to discern, to perceive.
• H3045 יָדַע (yada): To know, to perceive, to recognize.
• H7919 שָׂכַל (sakal): To be prudent, to have insight, to comprehend.

These Hebrew terms share a similar emphasis on understanding and perception, often in a spiritual or moral context, paralleling the Greek νοέω in its New Testament usage.

Usage: The verb νοέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of perceiving or understanding something mentally. It often implies a deeper comprehension or insight beyond mere surface observation.

Context: The Greek verb νοέω appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the importance of mental perception and understanding in the life of a believer. It is often used in contexts where spiritual insight or discernment is required. The term suggests an active engagement of the mind, going beyond mere sensory perception to a deeper, more reflective understanding.

In Matthew 24:15, Jesus uses νοέω when instructing His disciples to understand the significance of the "abomination of desolation" spoken of by the prophet Daniel: "So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ described by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand)." Here, νοέω underscores the need for discernment and comprehension of prophetic events.

In Ephesians 3:4, Paul uses the term to describe the understanding of the mystery of Christ: "In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ." The use of νοέω indicates that such understanding is not merely intellectual but involves a spiritual revelation granted by God.

The verb also appears in Hebrews 11:3, where it is used to describe the understanding of creation by faith: "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible." Here, νοέω conveys the idea that faith provides insight into the divine act of creation, which transcends human observation.

Overall, νοέω in the New Testament highlights the necessity of engaging the mind in the pursuit of spiritual truth, encouraging believers to seek a deeper understanding of God's word and His purposes.

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