# G4907 --- ## Gary's Lexicon ### Definition - Understanding, insight - a putting together in the mind, hence: understanding, practical discernment, intellect ### Part of Speech - Noun ### Word Studies - --- ## Strong's Lexicon ### Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - sunesis ### Part of Speech - Noun ### Definition - Understanding, insight, intelligence ### Meaning - a putting together in the mind, hence: understanding, practical discernment, intellect ### Usage - In the New Testament, "sunesis" refers to the ability to comprehend, discern, or have insight into matters, particularly spiritual truths. It implies a deep, thoughtful understanding that goes beyond mere knowledge, encompassing the ability to apply wisdom in practical situations. This term is often associated with spiritual maturity and the discernment necessary for living a life pleasing to God. ### Cultural and Historical Background - In the Greco-Roman world, "sunesis" was highly valued as a trait of philosophers and wise individuals. It was considered essential for making sound judgments and decisions. In the Jewish tradition, understanding was seen as a gift from God, integral to living according to His will. The early Christian community adopted this concept, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in granting believers the insight needed to grasp the mysteries of the faith. ### Word Origin - Derived from the Greek verb συνίημι (suniēmi), meaning "to bring together" or "to understand." ### Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Words - tabuwn ([[H8394]]) Often translated as "understanding" or "insight," this Hebrew term shares a similar meaning and is used in contexts that emphasize discernment and comprehension (e.g., **Proverbs 2.3**, "If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding"). --- ## NASB Concordance ### Definition - a running together, spec. understanding ### Word Origin - from suniémi ([[G4920]]) ### NASB Translation - understanding (5) - cleverness (1), insight (1) --- ## Helps Word Studies - Cognate: G4907 sýnesis (from G4920 /syníēmi) – properly, facts joined together for holistic understanding, i.e. synthesized reasoning that joins implicit (indirect) truths for comprehension. See also G4920 (syníēmi). - For the believer, this "connects the dots" through sanctified, inductive reasoning (done under God). This positive use of G4907 /sýnesis ("synthesized understanding") occurs in: Mk 12:23 (?? 33 ??); Lk 2:47; Eph 3:4; Col 1:9,22; 2 Tim 2:7. --- ## Links, Etc ### Occurrences - 7 ### Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_4907.htm ### BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/4907.htm --- ## Blue Letter Bible ### Outline - a running together, a flowing together with - knowledge - understanding - the understanding, i.e the mind so far forth as it understands ### Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - σύνεσις sýnesis, soon'-es-is; from G4920; a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect:—knowledge, understanding. ### Vines - Prudence, Prudent: - "understanding," is rendered "prudence" in 1Cr 1:19, RV (AV, "understanding"); it suggests quickness of apprehension, the penetrating consideration which precedes action. Cp. B, in the same verse. - See KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING. - Understanding: - akin to suniemi, "to set together, to understand," denotes - "the understanding, the mind or intelligence," Mar 12:33; - "understanding, reflective thought," Luk 2:47; 1Cr 1:19, RV, "prudence;" Eph 3:4, RV (AV, "knowledge"); Col 1:9; 2:2; 2Ti 2:7. - See PRUDENCE, No. 2. --- ## Revision Dates ### Initial - 2021.10.06 ### Revised - 2025.02.23