Strong's Lexicon logismos: Thought, reasoning, argument, speculation Original Word: λογισμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λογίζομαι (logizomai), meaning "to reckon" or "to consider." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "logismos," similar concepts can be found in words like חֶשְׁבּוֹן (cheshbon), meaning "thought" or "plan," and מַחֲשָׁבָה (machashavah), meaning "thought" or "device." Usage: In the New Testament, "logismos" refers to the process of reasoning or the thoughts and arguments that arise in the mind. It can denote both positive and negative forms of reasoning, including logical deductions, reflections, and speculations. The term is often used in contexts where human reasoning is contrasted with divine wisdom or truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, philosophy and rhetoric were highly valued, and the ability to reason and argue effectively was considered a mark of education and intelligence. The early Christian community, while valuing reason, also emphasized the importance of divine revelation and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, often challenging the prevailing philosophical ideas of the time. HELPS Word-studies 3053 logismós (from 3049 /logízomai, "to reckon") – properly, "bottom-line" reasoning that reflects someone's values, i.e. how they personally assign weight in determining what they find reasonable. 3053 /logismós ("calculated arguments, thoughts") emphasizes reaching a personal opinion, i.e. what comes out of a personal reckoning. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom logizomai Definition a reasoning, a thought NASB Translation speculations (1), thoughts (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3053: λογισμόςλογισμός, λογισμοῦ, ὁ (λογίζομαι)); 1. a reckoning, computation. 2. a reasoning: such as is hostile to the Christian faith, 2 Corinthians 10:4(5) (A. V. imaginations). 3. a judgment, decision: such as conscience passes, Romans 2:15 (A. V. thoughts). (Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, others; the Sept. for מַחֵשָׁבָה, as Proverbs 6:18; Jeremiah 11:19; Psalm 32:10 From logizomai; computation, i.e. (figuratively) reasoning (conscience, conceit) -- imagination, thought. see GREEK logizomai Englishman's Concordance Romans 2:15 N-GMPGRK: ἀλλήλων τῶν λογισμῶν κατηγορούντων ἢ NAS: bearing witness and their thoughts alternately KJV: and [their] thoughts the mean while accusing INT: one another the thoughts accusing or 2 Corinthians 10:5 N-AMP Strong's Greek 3053 |
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