Strong's G4907 · Greek
σύνεσις
sýnesis
Definition
a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect
KJV: knowledge, understanding
Root / derivation: from G4920 (συνίημι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σύνεσις across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians1 verse
Colossians2 verses
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
Colossians 2:2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4907 (sýnesis) mean?
a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect
How many times does G4907 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4907 (σύνεσις) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “understanding.”
How is sýnesis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4907 is rendered as “understanding” (6×), “knowledge” (1×).
Where does the Greek word σύνεσις come from?
from G4920 (συνίημι);