διανόημα (dianoēma)
dianoēma
thought
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun dianoēma refers to a specific thought or act of reasoning. Derived from the verb for thinking deeply, it appears only once in the New Testament, in Luke 11:17. Here, Jesus uses the term to describe the internal logic behind his actions, noting that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand because its own thoughts are at odds.
In this context, the word highlights the coherence of mental processes. Just as a physical structure requires structural integrity, a household or nation requires unified reasoning to survive. The sources link it to the Hebrew concept of machashavah, emphasizing that these are not fleeting impressions but deliberate cognitive acts that shape reality.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word dianoēma points to a specific thought or act of reasoning that shapes our inner world. In Luke 11:17, Jesus uses this term to describe the internal logic behind actions, showing how divided thoughts lead to collapse. This reminds us that our minds are not just passive observers but active participants in building our lives.
When we face confusion or conflict, checking our dianoēma helps us see if our reasoning is unified or fractured. Just as a house needs structural integrity to stand, our hearts need coherent thoughts to remain stable. This word invites us to examine the foundations of our decisions with honesty and care.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- thoughts1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- διανοήματα1×
Key Verses
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Luke 11:17
But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.
Jesus uses this term to explain that a kingdom or house falls when its internal reasoning is divided against itself.