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διαλογισμός

dialogismós

G1261 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

A process of reasoning, deliberation, or thought, both in the sense of internal reflection (the act or process of considering or pondering something within oneself) and external discourse (debate or argument). In some contexts, especially in the New Testament, it can carry the nuance of questioning, doubting, or skepticism, as well as contentious debate or dispute.

Semantic Range

reasoning, deliberation, internal thought, reflection, doubt, questioning, intention, purpose, external debate, argument, dispute; sometimes with a nuance of skepticism or contentiousness

Root / Etymology

From διαλογίζομαι (to reason, ponder, discuss), itself derived from the preposition διά ('through') + λογίζομαι ('to reckon, calculate, consider'), from the root λογ-, which relates to thought and reasoning.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, διαλογισμός primarily referred to the act of reasoning, calculation, or discussion—whether as rational deliberation, logical argument, or exchange of views. In Hellenistic and Koine Greek (including the Septuagint and New Testament), it maintains this sense of intellectual process, but acquires specialized meanings depending on context: (1) inner contemplation or rational reflection (as in Luke 2:35), (2) questioning, doubt, or skeptical thought (as in Luke 5:22), and (3) external dispute or argumentative debate (as in Rom 14:1). In certain contexts, especially within early Christian texts, διαλογισμός takes on a negative nuance—being associated with

Translation Consistency

primary "reasoning" 12 occurrences

'Reasoning' matches the dominant sense and the most frequent P2 renderings ('reasonings') and naturally covers both internal reflection and external debate or argument. It is neutral, idiomatic English that can also convey questioning or skeptical deliberation when context requires.

Alternatives (2 occurrences):
"reasoned deliberation" (1x) "deliberation" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from διαλογίζομαι; discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate:--dispute, doubtful(-ing), imagination, reasoning, thought.

Root Family

διαλογισμός (dialogismos) — reasoning, deliberation, reflection, debate, questioning

Root λογ- to reason, to calculate, to consider, to discuss

Word Forms

6 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G1261-03 διαλογισμὸν dialogismon N ACC M SG disputing a reasoning process a reasoning 4
G1261-01 διαλογισμοὶ dialogismoi N NOM M PL thoughts reasonings reasonings 4
G1261-06 διαλογισμοὺς dialogismous N ACC M PL thoughts reasonings reasonings 3
G1261-04 διαλογισμὸς dialogismos N NOM M SG argument reasoned deliberation reasoned deliberation 1
G1261-05 διαλογισμοῦ dialogismou N GEN M SG doubting of deliberation deliberation 1
G1261-02 διαλογισμοῖς dialogismois N DAT M PL thoughts in reasonings reasonings 1

Occurrences in Scripture

14 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G1261-01 Matthew 15:19 διαλογισμοὶ dialogismoi N NOM M PL thoughts reasonings reasonings
G1261-01 Mark 7:21 διαλογισμοὶ dialogismoi N NOM M PL thoughts reasonings reasonings
G1261-01 Luke 2:35 διαλογισμοί dialogismoi N NOM M PL thoughts reasonings reasonings
G1261-06 Luke 5:22 διαλογισμοὺς dialogismous N ACC M PL reasonings reasonings reasonings
G1261-06 Luke 6:8 διαλογισμοὺς dialogismous N ACC M PL thoughts reasonings reasonings
G1261-04 Luke 9:46 διαλογισμὸς dialogismos N NOM M SG argument reasoned deliberation reasoned deliberation
G1261-03 Luke 9:47 διαλογισμὸν dialogismon N ACC M SG thought a reasoning process a reasoning
G1261-01 Luke 24:38 διαλογισμοὶ dialogismoi N NOM M PL do thoughts arise reasonings reasonings
G1261-02 Romans 1:21 διαλογισμοῖς dialogismois N DAT M PL thoughts in reasonings reasonings
G1261-03 Romans 14:1 διαλογισμῶν dialogismon N GEN M PL on opinions a reasoning process a reasoning
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