Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
thought
Usage: ἐπίνοια, -ας, ἡ (ἐπινοέω, to contrive) [in LXX: Jer.20:10, Wis.6:16 9:14 14:12 15:4, Sir.40:2, 2Ma.12:45, 4Ma.17:2 * ;] a thought, design: Act.8:22.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1963
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
6
Strong's G1963 Quick Answer
Strong's G1963 ἐπίνοια (epinoia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epinoia (ep-in'-oy-ah) n. 1. attention of the mind 2. (by implication) purpose It has 9 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include thought. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epinoia (ep-in'-oy-ah) n. 1. attention of the mind 2. (by implication) purpose
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- thought
Meaning and Definition
epinoia (ep-in'-oy-ah) n. 1. attention of the mind 2. (by implication) purpose [from G1909 and G3563] KJV: thought Root(s): G1909, G3563
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1963. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1963 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epinoia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
thought
Acts 8:22
How Strong's G1963 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 7 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1963 (ἐπίνοια) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 12:45 — ἐπίνοια
- 4 Maccabees 17:2 — ἐπινοίας
- Jeremiah 20:10 — ἐπίνοιαν
- Sirach 40:2 — ἐπίνοια
- Wisdom of Solomon 6:16 — ἐπινοίᾳ
Strong's G1963 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1963 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Strong's G1963 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
For I have heard the reproach of many gathering round, saying, Conspire ye, and let us conspire together against him, even all his friends: watch his intentions, if perhaps he shall be deceived, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall be avenged on him.
Strong's G1963 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
7 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And also in that he perceived that there was great favor laid up for those that died godly, it was a holy and good thought. Whereupon he made a reconciliation for the dead, that they might be delivered from sin.
O thou mother, who together with seven children didst destroy the violence of the tyrant, and render void his wicked intentions, and exhibit the nobleness of faith!
For she goeth about seeking such as are worthy of her, Showeth herself favorably unto them in the ways, And meeteth them in every thought.
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1963.
For I have heard the reproach of many gathering round, saying, Conspire ye, and let us conspire together against him, even all his friends: watch his intentions, if perhaps he shall be deceived, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall be avenged on him.
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
And also in that he perceived that there was great favor laid up for those that died godly, it was a holy and good thought. Whereupon he made a reconciliation for the dead, that they might be delivered from sin.
O thou mother, who together with seven children didst destroy the violence of the tyrant, and render void his wicked intentions, and exhibit the nobleness of faith!
For she goeth about seeking such as are worthy of her, Showeth herself favorably unto them in the ways, And meeteth them in every thought.
For the thoughts of mortal men are miserable, And our devices are but uncertain.
For the devising of idols was the beginning of spiritual fornication, And the invention of them the corruption of life.
For neither did the mischievous invention of men deceive us, Nor an image spotted with diverse colors, The painter’s fruitless labor;
Their imagination of things to come, and the day of death, Trouble their thoughts, and cause fear of heart;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1963, grouped by book.
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1963 FAQ
What does epinoia (ἐπίνοια) mean?
Epinoia (Strong's G1963) is a Greek word most simply glossed "thought". epinoia (ep-in'-oy-ah) n. 1. attention of the mind 2. (by implication) purpose
How many times is epinoia (ἐπίνοια) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G1963 across 6 books.
Where can I study epinoia (ἐπίνοια) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1963 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epinoia (ἐπίνοια)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as thought. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1963 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 7 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1963, with linked reader references where each row is available.