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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 Box Exo 31:3

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:3 - I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 31:6

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:6 - “And I have personally appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the things I have commanded you to make:

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - The LORD has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:35

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:35 - The LORD has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 4:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 4:6 - Obey them completely, and you will display your wisdom and intelligence among the surrounding nations. When they hear all these decrees, they will exclaim, ‘How wise and prudent are the people of this great nation!’

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 34:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 34:9 - Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him, doing just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 25:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 25:3 - This man’s name was Nabal, and his wife, Abigail, was a sensible and beautiful woman. But Nabal, a descendant of Caleb, was crude and mean in all his dealings.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 3:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 3:11 - So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies—

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:14 - He was half Israelite, since his mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father had been a craftsman in bronze from Tyre. Huram was extremely skillful and talented in any work in bronze, and he came to do all the metal work for King Solomon.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 12:32

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 12:32 - From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 22:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 22:12 - And may the LORD give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the Law of the LORD your God as you rule over Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:19 - “Every part of this plan,” David told Solomon, “was given to me in writing from the hand of the LORD.[fn]”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:10 - Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly,[fn] for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 1:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:11 - God said to Solomon, “Because your greatest desire is to help your people, and you did not ask for wealth, riches, fame, or even the death of your enemies or a long life, but rather you asked for wisdom and knowledge to properly govern my people—

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 1:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 1:12 - I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. But I will also give you wealth, riches, and fame such as no other king has had before you or will ever have in the future!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 2:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:12 - Praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, gifted with skill and understanding, who will build a Temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 2:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:13 - “I am sending you a master craftsman named Huram-abi, who is extremely talented.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 30:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:22 - Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites regarding the skill they displayed as they served the LORD. The celebration continued for seven days. Peace offerings were sacrificed, and the people gave thanks to the LORD, the God of their ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:30 - Do you think I am lying?
Don’t I know the difference between right and wrong?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:13 - “But true wisdom and power are found in God;
counsel and understanding are his.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:16 - Yes, strength and wisdom are his;
deceivers and deceived are both in his power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:20 - He silences the trusted adviser
and removes the insight of the elders.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:2 - “A wise man wouldn’t answer with such empty talk!
You are nothing but a windbag.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:3 - I’ve had to endure your insults,
but now my spirit prompts me to reply.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 21:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:22 - “But who can teach a lesson to God,
since he judges even the most powerful?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:2 - “Can a person do anything to help God?
Can even a wise person be helpful to him?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:20 - “But do people know where to find wisdom?
Where can they find understanding?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:3 - I speak with all sincerity;
I speak the truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:35 - ‘Job speaks out of ignorance;
his words lack insight.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 38:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:4 - “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?
Tell me, if you know so much.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 39:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:17 - For God has deprived her of wisdom.
He has given her no understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:1 - A psalm[fn] of David.

Oh, what joy for those
whose disobedience is forgiven,
whose sin is put out of sight!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:9 - Do not be like a senseless horse or mule
that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:1 - For the choir director: A psalm[fn] of the descendants of Korah.

As the deer longs for streams of water,
so I long for you, O God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:1 - For the choir director: A psalm[fn] of the descendants of Korah.

O God, we have heard it with our own ears—
our ancestors have told us
of all you did in their day,
in days long ago:

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:1 - For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm[fn] of the descendants of Korah.

Beautiful words stir my heart.
I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:3 - For my words are wise,
and my thoughts are filled with insight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 52:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:1 - For the choir director: A psalm[fn] of David, regarding the time Doeg the Edomite said to Saul, “David has gone to see Ahimelech.”

Why do you boast about your crimes, great warrior?
Don’t you realize God’s justice continues forever?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 53:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:1 - For the choir director: A meditation; a psalm[fn] of David.

Only fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt, and their actions are evil;
not one of them does good!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 54:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 54:1 - For the choir director: A psalm[fn] of David, regarding the time the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “We know where David is hiding.” To be accompanied by stringed instruments.

Come with great power, O God, and rescue me!
Defend me with your might.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 55:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:1 - For the choir director: A psalm[fn] of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

Listen to my prayer, O God.
Do not ignore my cry for help!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:1 - A psalm[fn] of Asaph.

O God, why have you rejected us so long?
Why is your anger so intense against the sheep of your own pasture?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:1 - A psalm[fn] of Asaph.

O my people, listen to my instructions.
Open your ears to what I am saying,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:72

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:72 - He cared for them with a true heart
and led them with skillful hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 88:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah. A song to be sung to the tune “The Suffering of Affliction.” A psalm[fn] of Heman the Ezrahite.

O LORD, God of my salvation,
I cry out to you by day.
I come to you at night.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:1 - A psalm[fn] of Ethan the Ezrahite.

I will sing of the LORD’s unfailing love forever!
Young and old will hear of your faithfulness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 111:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:10 - Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom.
All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.
Praise him forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 136:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 136:5 - Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully.
His faithful love endures forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 142:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:1 - A psalm[fn] of David, regarding his experience in the cave. A prayer.

I cry out to the LORD;
I plead for the LORD’s mercy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:5 - How great is our Lord! His power is absolute!
His understanding is beyond comprehension!

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