αἴσθησις
aisthēsis
insight
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word αἴσθησις (aisthēsis) is a feminine noun that translates to "insight." With only one occurrence in the Bible, we can infer that this word carries a unique significance in the context where it is used. In its lemma definition, αἴσθησις suggests a high level of understanding or perception, going beyond mere physical sight or hearing. This insight is implied to be a valuable and perhaps intuitive understanding of a particular situation or phenomenon. Given its singular occurrence in the Bible, this word's significance may be tied to the specific context in which it appears. Further analysis of the passage would be necessary to understand the author's intention and how αἴσθησις functions within the narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text