διανοίᾳ
diánoia
mind
The faculty of thought, perception, or understanding; the capacity for intellectual reflection, reasoning, or conceptualization. In context, may denote the process of considering, the exercise of reasoning, or a settled way of thinking (mindset). It is frequently used to refer to both the act and the product of thinking, with particular emphasis on intellect, discernment, or intention.
Colossians 1:21 · Word #9
Lexicon G1271
| Lemma | διάνοια |
| Transliteration | diánoia |
| Strong's | G1271 |
| Definition | The faculty of thought, perception, or understanding; the capacity for intellectual reflection, reasoning, or conceptualization. In context, may denote the process of considering, the exercise of reasoning, or a settled way of thinking (mindset). It is frequently used to refer to both the act and the product of thinking, with particular emphasis on intellect, discernment, or intention. |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | mind |
| Literal | mind |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διάνοια |
| Strong's | G1271 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1271-01
in thoughtful understanding
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,DFS); denotes an abstract faculty or capacity, expressed here in the dative case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the faculty or exercise of thinking through (διά + νοῦς), emphasizing reflective understanding or reasoning. The dative feminine singular form is rendered with "in" to preserve its dative sense while maintaining the abstract quality of the noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the mind
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "mind". |