Word study · Greek

nóēma

thought, scheme

Say it: NO-ay-mah (approximate)

νόημα

What it means

A thought, purpose, or scheme, the product of the mind (nous). In 10:5, Paul takes "every thought" captive to Christ; in 2:11 he says "we are not ignorant of his schemes."

Range of meaning

  • ThoughtWhat the mind produces.
  • SchemeA plan, often devious.

In 2 Corinthians