Original Word: νομίζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: nomizó
Pronunciation: no-MEE-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (nom-id'-zo)
Definition: To think, suppose, assume, consider, or believe.
Meaning: I practice, hold by custom; I deem, think, consider, suppose.

suppose

From nomos; properly, to do by law (usage), i.e. To accustom (passively, be usual); by extension, to deem or regard -- suppose, thing, be wont.

see GREEK nomos

3543 nomízō (from 3551 /nómos, "law") – properly, to suppose (assume) that something applies (or is derived from); to assume a prevailing custom (law, practice).

Word Origin
from nomos
Definition
to practice, consider
NASB Translation
suppose (1), supposed (4), supposing (3), think (4), thinks (1), thought (2).

STRONGS NT 3543: νομίζω

νομίζω; imperfect ἐνόμιζον; 1 aorist ἐνομισα; imperfect passive ἐνομιζομην; (νόμος); as in Greek authors from Aeschylus and Herodotus down;

1. to hold by custom or usage, own as a custom or usage; to follow custom or usage; passive νομίζεται it is the custom, it is the received usage: οὗ ἐνομίζετο προσευχή εἶναι, where according to custom was a place of prayer, Acts 16:13 (but L T Tr WH read οὗ ἐνομίζομεν προσευχήν εἶναι, where we supposed there was, etc.; cf. 2 below), (2 Macc. 14:4).

2. to deem, think, suppose: followed by an infinitive, Acts 8:20; 1 Corinthians 7:36; followed by an accusative with an infinitive, Luke 2:44; Acts 7:25; Acts 14:19; Acts 16:(18 (see 1 above)), Acts 16:27; Acts 17:29; 1 Corinthians 7:26; 1 Timothy 6:5; followed by ὅτι, Matthew 5:17; Matthew 10:34 (Winer's Grammar, § 56, 1 b.); Matthew 20:10; Acts 21:29; ὡς ἐνομίζετο, as was accustomed to be supposed, Luke 3:23. (Synonym: see ἡγέομαι, at the end.)

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word νόμος (nomos), meaning "law" or "custom."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for νομίζω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to thinking or assuming, such as חָשַׁב (chashav • Strong's 2803), meaning "to think, plan, or reckon." This reflects the broader biblical theme of aligning human thought with divine wisdom.

Usage: The verb νομίζω is used in the New Testament to express the act of thinking or assuming something to be true, often based on custom or common belief. It can imply a presumption that may or may not align with reality.

Context: The Greek verb νομίζω appears in several New Testament passages, reflecting the cultural and social context of the time. It often conveys the idea of holding a belief or assumption that is widely accepted or customary. This term is used in various contexts, from personal assumptions to societal norms.

In Matthew 5:17, Jesus addresses the common assumption about His mission: "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them." Here, νομίζω is used to challenge the prevailing assumptions about His teachings.

In Acts 16:13, the term is used to describe a customary practice: "On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer." This reflects the use of νομίζω in the context of societal customs and practices.

The verb also appears in contexts where assumptions are corrected or clarified, as seen in Philippians 2:6, where Paul speaks of Christ: "Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped." Here, νομίζω is used to describe Christ's mindset, contrasting human assumptions with divine humility.

Overall, νομίζω highlights the tension between human assumptions and divine truth, urging believers to align their thinking with God's revealed will rather than mere human tradition.

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