Definition and Context:
In biblical terms, "reasonings" refer to the process of thinking, deliberating, or arguing about matters of faith, doctrine, and moral conduct. It involves the use of human intellect to understand and interpret divine truths. The Bible often addresses the role of reason in the life of a believer, emphasizing the importance of aligning human reasoning with God's wisdom.

Biblical References:
The concept of reasonings is addressed in several passages throughout the Bible, highlighting both its positive and negative aspects.

1. Positive Aspects of Reasonings:
· Isaiah 1:18 : "Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool." This verse invites believers to engage in reasoned dialogue with God, suggesting that reason can lead to understanding and repentance.
· Acts 17:2 : "As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures." Here, reasoning is depicted as a tool for evangelism and teaching, as Paul uses it to explain and prove the truths of the Gospel.

2. Negative Aspects of Reasonings:
· Romans 1:21 : "For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts." This passage warns against the dangers of reasoning that is disconnected from the acknowledgment of God, leading to futile and darkened understanding.
· 2 Corinthians 10:5 : "We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." Here, Paul speaks of the need to challenge and correct reasonings that oppose divine truth, emphasizing the importance of submitting human thought to Christ's authority.

The Role of Reason in Faith:
The Bible acknowledges the role of reason in understanding and applying faith. Believers are encouraged to use their minds to discern truth, as seen in passages like Romans 12:2 : "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This transformation involves a renewal of the mind, aligning human reasoning with God's will.

Warnings Against Misguided Reasonings:
Scripture warns against relying solely on human reason without divine guidance. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This highlights the limitations of human reasoning and the necessity of trusting in God's wisdom.

Conclusion:
While reason is a valuable tool for understanding and applying biblical truths, it must be exercised within the framework of faith and submission to God's revealed will. The Bible encourages believers to engage in reasoned dialogue, study, and reflection, while also warning against the dangers of reasoning that is disconnected from divine truth.1261. dialogismos -- a reasoning
... Definition a reasoning NASB Word Usage argument (1), disputing (1), dissension
(1), doubts (1), motives (1), opinions (1), reasonings (2), speculations (1 ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1261.htm - 7k8394. tebunah -- an understanding
... Word Origin from bin Definition an understanding NASB Word Usage discernment (1),
reasonings (1), skill (1), skillful (1), skillfully (1), understanding (37). ...
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Fortified by this Knowledge against Heathen views, Let us Rather ...
... Chapter III. Fortified by this knowledge against heathen views, let us
rather turn to the unworthy reasonings? Fortified by this ...
/.../tertullian/the shows or de spectaculis/chapter iii fortified by this.htm

We Say that Future Blessedness is Truly Eternal, not through Human ...
... Book XIII. Chapter 9."We Say that Future Blessedness is Truly Eternal,
Not Through Human Reasonings, But by the Help of Faith. ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 9 we say that future.htm

False Inferences May be Drawn from Valid Reasonings, and vice ...
... Book II. Chapter 33."False Inferences May Be Drawn from Valid Reasonings,
and Vice Versa. 51. In this passage, however, where ...
/.../on christian doctrine in four books /chapter 33 false inferences may be.htm

What Defence is Made by Sound Faith Regarding God's Unchangeable ...
... Chapter 17."What Defence is Made by Sound Faith Regarding God's Unchangeable Counsel
and Will, Against the Reasonings of Those Who Hold that the Works of God ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 17 what defence is made.htm

Ephesians vi. 14
... are not true are of the earth, is evident from this, that all they that are without
are enslaved to the passions, following their own reasonings; and therefore ...
/.../homily xxiii ephesians vi 14.htm

2 Timothy i. 10-Aug
... Saviour Jesus Christ.". There is nothing worse than that man should measure
and judge of divine things by human reasonings. For thus ...
/.../homily ii 2 timothy i.htm

Hebrews xi. 17-19
... For while in the case of Abel, and of Noah, and of Enoch, there was an opposition
of reasonings only, and it was necessary to go beyond human reasonings; in ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xxv hebrews xi 17-19.htm

1 Cor. I. 18-20
... Thus, should we set about convincing men by reasonings, how God became man, and
entered into the Virgin's womb, and not commit the matter unto faith, they will ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily iv 1 cor i.htm

1 Timothy i. 18, 19
... even from those times there have been seducing Teachers, curious enquirers, and
men holding off from the faith, and searching out [1151] by their own reasonings ...
/.../homily v 1 timothy i.htm

Rom. I. 18
... What then is it? They trusted everything to their reasonings. Still he
does not word it so, but in a much sharper language, "but ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily iii rom i 18.htm

Reasonings (12 Occurrences)
...Reasonings (12 Occurrences). Mark 7:21 for from within, out of the heart of men,
the evil reasonings do come forth, adulteries, whoredoms, murders, (YLT). ...
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Reasoning (37 Occurrences)
... (WEB ASV YLT). Romans 14:1 Do not put on one side him who is feeble in faith, and
do not put him in doubt by your reasonings. (Root in BBE DBY YLT). ...
/r/reasoning.htm - 19k

Reasons (8 Occurrences)

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Questions (76 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Luke 5:22 Well aware of their reasonings, Jesus answered their questions
by asking in turn, "What is this that you are debating in your hearts? (WEY). ...
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Unintelligent (5 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:21 because, having known God they did not glorify 'Him' as God, nor gave
thanks, but were made vain in their reasonings, and their unintelligent heart ...
/u/unintelligent.htm - 7k

Useless (47 Occurrences)
... YLT). 1 Corinthians 3:20 And again, "The Lord takes knowledge of the reasonings
of the wise--how useless they are." (WEY NAS). 1 Corinthians ...
/u/useless.htm - 19k

Obedient (39 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 10:5 reasonings bringing down, and every high thing lifted up against
the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the ...
/o/obedient.htm - 18k

Overthrowing (10 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 10:5 overthrowing reasonings and every high thing that lifts itself
up against the knowledge of God, and leading captive every thought into the ...
/o/overthrowing.htm - 9k

Lifts (26 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 10:5 overthrowing reasonings and every high thing that lifts itself
up against the knowledge of God, and leading captive every thought into the ...
/l/lifts.htm - 13k

Whoredoms (34 Occurrences)
... Mark 7:21 for from within, out of the heart of men, the evil reasonings do
come forth, adulteries, whoredoms, murders, (YLT). Revelation ...
/w/whoredoms.htm - 17k

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