Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
mind/thought
Usage: νόημα, -τος, τό (νοέω) [in LXX: Sir.21:11, Bar.2:8, 3Ma.5:30 * ;] a thought, purpose, design: 2Co.2:11 10:5 11:3, Php.4:7. Meton., of the mind, 2Co.3:14 4:4.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3540
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
5
Strong's G3540 Quick Answer
Strong's G3540 νόημα (noema) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. noema (no'-ay-mah) n. 1. a perception, i.e. purpose 2. (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself It has 9 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include minds and itself. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.
- Meaning
- noema (no'-ay-mah) n. 1. a perception, i.e. purpose 2. (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
- Usage Words
- minds and itself
Meaning and Definition
noema (no'-ay-mah) n. 1. a perception, i.e. purpose 2. (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself [from G3539] KJV: device, mind, thought Root(s): G3539
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3540. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3540 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render noema, 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.
minds
2 Corinthians 3:14
4×
itself
2 Corinthians 10:5
How Strong's G3540 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch. 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 New Testament with 6 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
- 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G3540 (νόημα) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Enoch 5:8 — νοημα
- 3 Maccabees 5:30 — νόημα
- Baruch 2:8 — νοημάτων
Strong's G3540 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 G3540 in the New Testament
6 indexed usages in New Testament.
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Strong's G3540 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
The king was filled with fierce anger at these words; for, by the Providence of God regarding these things, his mind had become entirely confused. He looked hard at Hermon, and threatened him as follows:
Yet have we not prayed before the Lord, that we might turn every one from the imaginations of his wicked heart.
Strong's G3540 in 1 Enoch
1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.
And then there shall be bestowed upon the elect wisdom, And they shall all live and never again sin, Either through ungodliness or through pride: But they who are wise shall be humble.
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3540.
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The king was filled with fierce anger at these words; for, by the Providence of God regarding these things, his mind had become entirely confused. He looked hard at Hermon, and threatened him as follows:
Yet have we not prayed before the Lord, that we might turn every one from the imaginations of his wicked heart.
And then there shall be bestowed upon the elect wisdom, And they shall all live and never again sin, Either through ungodliness or through pride: But they who are wise shall be humble.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3540, grouped by book.
2 Corinthians 5 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch
Strong's G3540 FAQ
What does noema (νόημα) mean?
Noema (Strong's G3540) is a Greek word most simply glossed "perception". noema (no'-ay-mah) n. 1. a perception, i.e. purpose 2. (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself
How many times is noema (νόημα) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G3540 across 5 books.
Where can I study noema (νόημα) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3540 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.
What English words translate noema (νόημα)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as minds and itself. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3540 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G3540, with linked reader references where each row is available.