διανοιῶν
diánoia
mind
The faculty of thought, perception, or understanding; the capacity for intellectual reflection, reasoning, or conceptualization. In context, may denote the process of considering, the exercise of reasoning, or a settled way of thinking (mindset). It is frequently used to refer to both the act and the product of thinking, with particular emphasis on intellect, discernment, or intention.
Ephesians 2:3 · Word #21
Lexicon G1271
| Lemma | διάνοια |
| Transliteration | diánoia |
| Strong's | G1271 |
| Definition | The faculty of thought, perception, or understanding; the capacity for intellectual reflection, reasoning, or conceptualization. In context, may denote the process of considering, the exercise of reasoning, or a settled way of thinking (mindset). It is frequently used to refer to both the act and the product of thinking, with particular emphasis on intellect, discernment, or intention. |
Morphology N GEN F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | mind |
| Literal | minds/thoughts |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διάνοια |
| Strong's | G1271 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1271-04
of reasoning faculties
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,GFP): denotes possession, source, or relation; feminine gender; plural number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the core idea of directed intellectual activity—‘thinking through’—inherent in διάνοια. The genitive plural form is preserved by "of" and the plural "faculties," indicating multiple instances or aspects of intellectual capacity. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
minds
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'διανοιῶν' is plural ('minds'), and 'of reasoning faculties' is awkward. 'minds' is the clear referent in this context. |