# G3559 --- ## Gary's Lexicon ### Definition - admonition - instruction - warning ### Part of Speech - Noun ### Word Studies - --- ## Strong's Lexicon ### Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - nouthesia ### Part of Speech - Noun ### Definition - Admonition, instruction, warning ### Meaning - a warning, admonition, counsel ### Usage - Nouthesia refers to the act of providing guidance, correction, or instruction with the intent of improving moral or spiritual behavior. It is often used in the context of a loving and caring relationship, where the goal is to guide someone towards righteousness and away from error. The term implies a gentle yet firm approach to correction, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and understanding in the process of admonition. ### Cultural and Historical Background - In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of nouthesia was integral to education and moral development. It was seen as a necessary component of teaching, where the instructor would not only impart knowledge but also correct and guide the student towards virtuous living. In the early Christian context, nouthesia was adopted as a means of spiritual formation within the community, reflecting the pastoral care and mutual accountability among believers. ### Word Origin - Derived from the Greek verb νουθετέω (noutheteo), which means "to admonish" or "to warn." ### Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Words - While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for nouthesia, similar concepts can be found in words like מוּסָר (musar, [[H4148]]), which means "discipline" or "instruction," and תּוֹכַחַת (tokhahat, [[H8433]]), meaning "rebuke" or "correction." --- ## NASB Concordance ### Definition - admonition ### Word Origin - from noutheteó ([[G3560]]) ### NASB Translation - instruction (2) - warning (1) --- ## Helps Word Studies - Cognate: **G3559** nouthesía (a feminine noun derived from [[G3560]] /nouthetéō) – properly, setting (placing) the mind through God-inspired warning ("admonition"). - **G3559** /nouthesía ("warning through teaching") improves a person's reasoning so they can reach God's solution – i.e. by going through His thought-process. See [[G3560]] (nouthetéō). - Romans 12.1-3 likewise emphasizes the importance of receiving God's thoughts in the renewed mind, through faith, to reach God's solutions. --- ## Links, Etc ### Occurrences - 3 ### Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_3559.htm ### BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/3559.htm --- ## Blue Letter Bible ### Outline - ### Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - ### Vines - --- ## Revision Dates ### Initial - ### Revised -