διανόημα
dianóēma
G1270 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A product of the mind or thought process; a deliberation, consideration, or intention that arises from reflective thinking. The term denotes something carefully thought out (a design, plan, or purpose), and can also refer to an intention, device, or mental scheme. In broader contexts, it can mean a sentiment or inner reasoning, especially in reference to moral or intellectual reflection.
Semantic Range
deliberation, thought, consideration, intention, plan, reflection, purpose, mental scheme, sentiment
Root / Etymology
From the compound of διά (through, thoroughly) and νοέω (to perceive, to think, to understand). The suffix -μα indicates the result or product of an action, so διανόημα means 'something that is thought through' or the result of dia-noeō (to think through, reflect). Related to διανοέομαι (to consider, ponder), and connected with the broader family of words formed from νοῦς (mind, intellect).
Historical & Contextual Notes
διανόημα is a rare word found primarily in later Greek, with its clearest attestation within Hellenistic and Koine Greek literature. Its usage in the New Testament (e.g., Luke 11:51) and Greek philosophical texts reflects both practical 'thoughts' or 'schemes,' and more abstract mental products such as plans or intentions. The word emphasizes deliberate, reflective activity, as opposed to instinctual or impulsive thought. While most English translations use 'thought' or 'intent,' these may not fully reflect the nuance of considered deliberation or mental scheming in the Greek. In Jewish-Greek literature, it can signify both virtuous and corrupt designs of the mind. The term contrasts with διανοία (mind, faculty of understanding), which refers to the capacity to think, whereas διανόημα refers to the product or content of thought. It is less common than similar nouns such as ἐννοήμα (something conceived in the mind), but shares the broader semantic field of intellectual products.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from a compound of διά and νοιέω; something thought through, i.e. a sentiment:--thought.
Root Family
διανόημα (dianoēma) — deliberation, thought, intention, plan, mental design
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1270-01 |
διανοήματα | dianoemata | N ACC N PL |
thoughts | thought-through intentions | intentions | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1270-01 |
Luke 11:17 | διανοήματα | dianoemata | N ACC N PL |
thoughts | thought-through intentions | intentions |