Word study · Greek

nous

mind

Say it: NOOCE (approximate)

νοῦς

What it means

The mind, the thinking and willing self. Paul says to be "transformed by the renewing of your mind" (12:2). He also speaks of a "debased mind" (1:28) and the "mind of the Lord" (11:34).

Range of meaning

  • MindThe faculty of thought.
  • UnderstandingInsight.

In Romans

  • Chapter 12

    "The renewing of your mind" (12:2, 12:16).