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σύνεσις G4907
G4907 is the Greek word σύνεσις, transliterated sýnesis. The King James Version most often renders it understanding.
What it means
a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect.
Where it comes from
from G4920 (συνίημι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: knowledge, understanding.
Verses using σύνεσις
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 12:33 · KJV
And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Luke 2:47 · KJV
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
1 Corinthians 1:19 · KJV
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Ephesians 3:4 · KJV
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
Colossians 2:2 · KJV
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
2 Timothy 2:7 · KJV
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4907 mean?
G4907 is the Greek word σύνεσις (sýnesis), meaning a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect.
How is G4907 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it understanding (5 times), knowledge (1 time).
How many times does G4907 appear in the Bible?
σύνεσις (sýnesis) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4907 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4920 (συνίημι).
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