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Strong's G3560 νουθετέω (noutheteo)

Noutheteo means “admonish” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3560 — kun (“Chun”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3560
Language Greek
Linked Usages 19
Books 9

Strong's G3560 Quick Answer

Strong's G3560 νουθετέω (noutheteo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. noutheteo (nou-thet-eh'-o) v. 1. to put in mind 2. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently It has 19 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include warn, admonish, warning, and admonishing. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
noutheteo (nou-thet-eh'-o) v. 1. to put in mind 2. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently
Usage
19 linked usages
Books
9 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
warn, admonish, warning, and admonishing

Meaning and Definition

noutheteo (nou-thet-eh'-o) v. 1. to put in mind 2. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently [from G3563 and a derivative of G5087] KJV: admonish, warn Root(s): G3563, G5087 See also: G3559

Original Word
νουθετέω
Transliteration
noutheteo
Derivation
Root: τίθημι R1: 3563 R2: 5087
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3560. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to admonish

Usage: νουθετέω, -ῶ (νοῦς, τίθημι, hence, put in mind), [in LXX: 1Ki.3:13 (כָּהָה pi.), Job.8:1-22 (יָסַר pi., בִּין), Wis.11:10 12:2, 26 * ;] to admonish, exhort: with accusative of person(s), Act.20:31, Rom.15:14, 1Co.4:14, Col.1:28 3:16, 1Th.5:12 5:14, 2Th.3:15.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3560 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render noutheteo, 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.

admonish Romans 15:14 warn Acts 20:31 admonishing Colossians 3:16 warning Colossians 1:28

How Strong's G3560 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 8 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 G3560 (νουθετέω) appears 11 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3560 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 G3560 in the New Testament

8 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 20:31 KJV

Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.

Romans 15:14 KJV

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

1 Corinthians 4:14 KJV

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.

Strong's G3560 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

8 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

1 Kingdoms 3:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And I have told him that I will be avenged on his house perpetually for the iniquities of his sons, because his sons spoke evil against God, and he did not admonish them.

Job 4:3 Septuagint / Brenton

For whereas thou hast instructed many, And hast strengthened the hands of the weak one,

Job 30:1 Septuagint / Brenton

But now the youngest have laughed me to scorn, Now they reprove me in their turn, Whose fathers I set at nought; Whom I did not deem worthy to be with my shepherd dogs.

Strong's G3560 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 11:10 Septuagint / Brenton

For these thou didst admonish and try, as a father: But the others, as a severe king, thou didst condemn and punish.

Wisdom of Solomon 12:2 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore chastenest thou them by little and little that offend, And warnest them by putting them in remembrance wherein they have offended, That leaving their wickedness they may believe on thee, O Lord.

Wisdom of Solomon 12:26 Septuagint / Brenton

But they that would not be reformed by that correction, wherein he dallied with them, Shall feel a judgment worthy of God.

Usage Excerpts

First 19 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3560.

1 Kingdoms 3:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I have told him that I will be avenged on his house perpetually for the iniquities of his sons, because his sons spoke evil against God, and he did not admonish them.
Job 4:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For whereas thou hast instructed many, And hast strengthened the hands of the weak one,
Job 30:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But now the youngest have laughed me to scorn, Now they reprove me in their turn, Whose fathers I set at nought; Whom I did not deem worthy to be with my shepherd dogs.
Job 34:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Take heed lest he rebuke thee: Hear this, hearken to the voice of words.
Job 36:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But he preserves not the ungodly; because they are not willing to know the Lord, And because when reproved they were disobedient.
Job 37:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Hearken to this, O Job: stand still, And be admonished of the power of the Lord.
Job 38:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And hast thou been instructed in the breadth of the whole earth under heaven? Tell me now, what is the extent of it?
Job 40:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Why do I yet plead? being rebuked even while reproving the Lord: Hearing such things, whereas I am nothing: And what shall I answer to these arguments? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.
Acts 20:31 New Testament, KJV
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
Romans 15:14 New Testament, KJV
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
1 Corinthians 4:14 New Testament, KJV
I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.
Colossians 1:28 New Testament, KJV
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
Colossians 3:16 New Testament, KJV
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 New Testament, KJV
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
1 Thessalonians 5:14 New Testament, KJV
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
2 Thessalonians 3:15 New Testament, KJV
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
Wisdom of Solomon 11:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For these thou didst admonish and try, as a father: But the others, as a severe king, thou didst condemn and punish.
Wisdom of Solomon 12:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore chastenest thou them by little and little that offend, And warnest them by putting them in remembrance wherein they have offended, That leaving their wickedness they may believe on thee, O Lord.
Wisdom of Solomon 12:26 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But they that would not be reformed by that correction, wherein he dallied with them, Shall feel a judgment worthy of God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3560, grouped by book.

1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 7 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3560 FAQ

What does noutheteo (νουθετέω) mean?

Noutheteo (Strong's G3560) is a Greek word most simply glossed "admonish". noutheteo (nou-thet-eh'-o) v. 1. to put in mind 2. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently

How many times is noutheteo (νουθετέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 19 linked usages for Strong's G3560 across 9 books.

Where can I study noutheteo (νουθετέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3560 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate noutheteo (νουθετέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as warn, admonish, warning, and admonishing. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3560 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 8 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3560, with linked reader references where each row is available.