Strong's Lexicon aisthésis: Perception, discernment, insight Original Word: αἴσθησις Word Origin: Derived from αἰσθάνομαι (aisthanomai), meaning "to perceive" or "to discern." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aisthésis," the concept of discernment is often captured by words like בִּינָה (binah, Strong's 998) and תְּבוּנָה (tevunah, Strong's 8394), which also convey understanding and insight. Usage: In the New Testament, "aisthésis" refers to the ability to perceive or discern, particularly in a moral or spiritual sense. It involves a deep understanding and insight that goes beyond mere knowledge, allowing one to distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil. This discernment is often associated with spiritual maturity and wisdom. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "aisthésis" was a valued trait, often linked to philosophical and ethical discussions about the nature of knowledge and perception. The ability to discern was considered essential for living a virtuous life. In the context of early Christianity, this concept was adapted to emphasize spiritual discernment, guided by the Holy Spirit, as a crucial aspect of a believer's life. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 144 aísthēsis (a feminine noun) – properly, the brand of sense-discernment which "cuts through" hazy ethical (moral) matters to really "size things up" (used only in Phil 1:9). See 145 (aisthētērion). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aisthanomai Definition perception NASB Translation discernment (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 144: αἴσθησιςαἴσθησις, (εως, ἡ (αἰσθάνομαι) (from Euripides down), perception, not only by the senses but also by the intellect; cognition, discernment; (in the Sept., Proverbs 1:22; Proverbs 2:10, etc., equivalent to דַּעַת): Philippians 1:9, of moral discernment, the understanding of ethica1 matters, as is plain from what is added in Philippians 1:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perception, discernmentFrom aisthanomai; perception, i.e. (figuratively) discernment -- judgment. see GREEK aisthanomai Forms and Transliterations αισθησει αισθήσει αἰσθήσει αισθήσεως αίσθησιν αίσθησίν αίσθησις aisthesei aisthēsei aisthḗseiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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