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Redirected from ϲυνεϲειϲ, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.

ΣΥΝΕΣΕΙΣ, συνεσεις

SYNESEIS, syneseis

Sounds Like: soon-EH-sees

Translations: understanding, insight, comprehension, prudence, discernment

From the root: ΣΥΝΣΕΙΩ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This word refers to the faculty of understanding or the act of comprehending. It denotes a practical insight or discernment, often implying the ability to put facts together to form a coherent understanding. It is derived from the verb meaning 'to shake together,' suggesting the idea of bringing things together in the mind to grasp their meaning.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Strong’s number: G4944 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Codex Sinaiticus
  • Shepherd of Hermas — 92:2

From the same root

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