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Lexicon :: Strong's G4907 - synesis

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σύνεσις
Transliteration
synesis (Key)
Pronunciation
soon'-es-is
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:888,1119

Strong’s Definitions

σύνεσις sýnesis, soon'-es-is; from G4920; a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect:—knowledge, understanding.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's G4907 in the following manner: understanding (6x), knowledge (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's G4907 in the following manner: understanding (6x), knowledge (1x).

  1. a running together, a flowing together with

  2. knowledge

    1. understanding

    2. the understanding, i.e the mind so far forth as it understands

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σύνεσις sýnesis, soon'-es-is; from G4920; a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect:—knowledge, understanding.
STRONGS G4907:
σύνεσις, συνέσεως, ἡ (συνίημι, which see);
1. a running together, a flowing together: of two rivers, Homer, Odyssey 10, 515.
2.
a. from Pindar down, understanding: Luke 2:47; 1 Corinthians 1:19 (from Isaiah 29:14); Ephesians 3:4; Colossians 2:2; 2 Timothy 2:7; πνευματικῇ, Colossians 1:9.
b. the understanding, i. e. the mind so far forth as it understands: Mark 12:33; Wis. 4:11. (The Sept. for בִּינָה, תֲּבוּנָה, דַּעַת, מַדַע, שֵׂכֶל, etc.; also for מַשׂכִיל, a poem.) (Synonym: see σοφία, at the end; cf. Lightfoot on Colossians 1:9; Schmidt, chapter 147, 8.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Isaiah
29:14
Mark
12:33
Luke
2:47
1 Corinthians
1:19
Ephesians
3:4
Colossians
1:9; 1:9; 2:2
2 Timothy
2:7

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4907 matches the Greek σύνεσις (synesis),
which occurs 81 times in 81 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Exo 31:3–Psa 147:5)

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:3 - and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:6 - Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you:

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:35 - He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them skilled workers and designers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 4:6 - Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 34:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 34:9 - Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit[fn] of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites listened to him and did what the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 25:3 - His name was Nabal and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband was surly and mean in his dealings—he was a Calebite.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 3:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 3:11 - So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14 - whose mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali and whose father was from Tyre and a skilled craftsman in bronze. Huram was filled with wisdom, with understanding and with knowledge to do all kinds of bronze work. He came to King Solomon and did all the work assigned to him.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 12:32 - from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 22:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 22:12 - May the LORD give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the LORD your God.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:19 - “All this,” David said, “I have in writing as a result of the LORD’s hand on me, and he enabled me to understand all the details of the plan.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:10 - Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:11 - God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:12 - therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, possessions and honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:12 - And Hiram added: “Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and discernment, who will build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:13 - “I am sending you Huram-Abi, a man of great skill,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:22 - Hezekiah spoke encouragingly to all the Levites, who showed good understanding of the service of the LORD. For the seven days they ate their assigned portion and offered fellowship offerings and praised[fn] the LORD, the God of their ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:30 - Is there any wickedness on my lips? Can my mouth not discern malice?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13 - “To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:16 - To him belong strength and insight; both deceived and deceiver are his.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:20 - He silences the lips of trusted advisers and takes away the discernment of elders.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:2 - “Would a wise person answer with empty notions or fill their belly with the hot east wind?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:3 - I hear a rebuke that dishonors me, and my understanding inspires me to reply.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:22 - “Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since he judges even the highest?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:2 - “Can a man be of benefit to God? Can even a wise person benefit him?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:20 - Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:3 - My words come from an upright heart; my lips sincerely speak what I know.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:35 - ‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:4 - “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:17 - for God did not endow her with wisdom or give her a share of good sense.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:1 - Of David. A maskil.[fn] Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:9 - Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:1 - [fn][fn]For the director of music. A maskil[fn] of the Sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:1 - [fn]For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[fn] We have heard it with our ears, O God; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:1 - [fn]For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[fn] A wedding song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:3 - My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:1 - [fn]For the director of music. A maskil[fn] of David. When Doeg the Edomite had gone to Saul and told him: “David has gone to the house of Ahimelek.” Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:1 - [fn]For the director of music. According to mahalath.[fn] A maskil[fn] of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 54:1 - [fn]For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil[fn] of David. When the Ziphites had gone to Saul and said, “Is not David hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:1 - [fn]For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil[fn] of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:1 - A maskil[fn] of Asaph. O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:1 - A maskil[fn] of Asaph. My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:72

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:72 - And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:1 - [fn]A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah. For the director of music. According to mahalath leannoth.[fn] A maskil[fn] of Heman the Ezrahite. LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:1 - [fn]A maskil[fn] of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:10 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 136:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 136:5 - who by his understanding made the heavens,

His love endures forever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:1 - [fn]A maskil[fn] of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:5 - Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.

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