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== Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words <ref name="term_77323" /> == | |||
Device <ref name="term_3013" /> | <div> '''1: '''''Ἐνθύμησις''''' ''' (Strong'S #1761 — Noun [[Feminine]] — enthumesis — en-thoo'-may-sis ) </div> <p> "a cogitation, an inward reasoning" (generally, evil surmising or supposition), is formed from en, "in," and thumos, "strong feeling, passion" (cp. thumoo, in the Middle Voice, "to be wroth, furious"); Eng., "fume" is akin; the root, thu---, signifies "to rush, rage." The word is translated "device" in Acts 17:29 , of man's production of images; elsewhere, "thoughts," Matthew 9:4; 12:25; Hebrews 4:12 , where the accompanying word ennoia denotes inward intentions, See Thought. </p> <div> '''2: '''''Νόημα''''' ''' (Strong'S #3540 — Noun Neuter — noema — no'-ay-mah ) </div> <p> denotes "thought, that which is thought out" (cp. noeo, "to understand"); hence, "a purpose, device;" translated "devices" in 2—Corinthians 2:11; "minds" in 2—Corinthians 3:14; 4:4; 11:3; in 2—Corinthians 10:5 , "thought;" in Philippians 4:7 , AV, "minds," RV, "thoughts" See [[Mind]] , Thought. </p> | ||
== King James Dictionary <ref name="term_59491" /> == | |||
<p> [[Device]] n. L. </p> 1. That which is formed by design, or invented scheme artificial contrivance stratagem project sometimes in a good sense more generally in a bad sense, as artifices are usually employed for bad purposes. <p> In a good sense: </p> <p> His device is against Babylon, to destroy it. Jeremiah 51 . </p> <p> In a bad sense: </p> <p> He disappointeth the devices of the crafty. Job 5 . </p> <p> They imagined a mischievous device. Psalms 212 . </p> 2. An emblem intended to represent a family, person, action or quality, with a suitable motto used in painting, sculpture and heraldry. It consists in a metaphorical similitude between the things representing and represented, as the figure of a plow representing agriculture. <p> Knights-errant used to distinguish themselves by devices on their shields. </p> 3. [[Invention]] genius faculty of devising as a man of noble device. 4. A spectacle or show. | |||
== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_110109" /> == | |||
<p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' n.) That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' n.) Power of devising; invention; contrivance. </p> <p> '''(3):''' ''' (''' n.) Improperly, an heraldic bearing. </p> <p> '''(4):''' ''' (''' n.) A spectacle or show. </p> <p> '''(5):''' ''' (''' n.) An emblematic design, generally consisting of one or more figures with a motto, used apart from heraldic bearings to denote the historical situation, the ambition, or the desire of the person adopting it. See Cognizance. </p> <p> '''(6):''' ''' (''' n.) Opinion; decision. </p> <p> '''(7):''' ''' (''' n.) [[Anything]] fancifully conceived. </p> | |||
== Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types <ref name="term_197713" /> == | |||
<p> Psalm 21:11 (a) This describes the schemes and plans of wicked men to attack GOD and His people. </p> <p> Daniel 11:24 (b) This refers to the wicked plans of men who have a desire to shut GOD out from their arrangements. </p> <p> 2 Corinthians 2:11 (a) This describes the devil's clever schemes to prevent [[Christians]] from walking with the Lord in happy fellowship and profitable service. </p> | |||
== International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_3013" /> == | |||
<p> ''''' dē̇ ''''' - ''''' vı̄s ''''' ´: "A scheme," "invention," "plot." In the Old [[Testament]] it stands for six [[Hebrew]] words, of which the most common is <i> ''''' maḥăshebheth ''''' </i> (from <i> ''''' ḥāshabh ''''' </i> , "to think," "contrive"). In the New Testament it occurs only twice, once for Greek <i> ''''' enthúmēsis ''''' </i> ( Acts 17:29 ), and once for <i> ''''' nóēma ''''' </i> ( 2 Corinthians 2:11 ). Sometimes the word means simply that which is planned or invented, without any evil implication, as in 2 Chronicles 2:14; Acts 17:29 (of artistic work or invention), and Ecclesiastes 9:10 (in the general sense of reasoning or contriving). But more frequently it is used in an evil sense, of a wicked purpose or plot, "Let us devise devices against Jeremiah" ( Jeremiah 18:18 ); "For we are not ignorant of his (i.e. Satan's) devices" ( 2 Corinthians 2:11 ), etc. </p> | <p> ''''' dē̇ ''''' - ''''' vı̄s ''''' ´: "A scheme," "invention," "plot." In the Old [[Testament]] it stands for six [[Hebrew]] words, of which the most common is <i> ''''' maḥăshebheth ''''' </i> (from <i> ''''' ḥāshabh ''''' </i> , "to think," "contrive"). In the New Testament it occurs only twice, once for Greek <i> ''''' enthúmēsis ''''' </i> ( Acts 17:29 ), and once for <i> ''''' nóēma ''''' </i> ( 2 Corinthians 2:11 ). Sometimes the word means simply that which is planned or invented, without any evil implication, as in 2 Chronicles 2:14; Acts 17:29 (of artistic work or invention), and Ecclesiastes 9:10 (in the general sense of reasoning or contriving). But more frequently it is used in an evil sense, of a wicked purpose or plot, "Let us devise devices against Jeremiah" ( Jeremiah 18:18 ); "For we are not ignorant of his (i.e. Satan's) devices" ( 2 Corinthians 2:11 ), etc. </p> | ||
==References == | |||
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== | <ref name="term_77323"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/vine-s-expository-dictionary-of-nt-words/device Device from Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words]</ref> | ||
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<ref name="term_59491"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/king-james-dictionary/device Device from King James Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_110109"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/webster-s-dictionary/device Device from Webster's Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_197713"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/wilson-s-dictionary-of-bible-types/device Device from Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_3013"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/international-standard-bible-encyclopedia/device Device from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia]</ref> | <ref name="term_3013"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/international-standard-bible-encyclopedia/device Device from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:05, 16 October 2021
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [1]
"a cogitation, an inward reasoning" (generally, evil surmising or supposition), is formed from en, "in," and thumos, "strong feeling, passion" (cp. thumoo, in the Middle Voice, "to be wroth, furious"); Eng., "fume" is akin; the root, thu---, signifies "to rush, rage." The word is translated "device" in Acts 17:29 , of man's production of images; elsewhere, "thoughts," Matthew 9:4; 12:25; Hebrews 4:12 , where the accompanying word ennoia denotes inward intentions, See Thought.
denotes "thought, that which is thought out" (cp. noeo, "to understand"); hence, "a purpose, device;" translated "devices" in 2—Corinthians 2:11; "minds" in 2—Corinthians 3:14; 4:4; 11:3; in 2—Corinthians 10:5 , "thought;" in Philippians 4:7 , AV, "minds," RV, "thoughts" See Mind , Thought.
King James Dictionary [2]
Device n. L.
1. That which is formed by design, or invented scheme artificial contrivance stratagem project sometimes in a good sense more generally in a bad sense, as artifices are usually employed for bad purposes.
In a good sense:
His device is against Babylon, to destroy it. Jeremiah 51 .
In a bad sense:
He disappointeth the devices of the crafty. Job 5 .
They imagined a mischievous device. Psalms 212 .
2. An emblem intended to represent a family, person, action or quality, with a suitable motto used in painting, sculpture and heraldry. It consists in a metaphorical similitude between the things representing and represented, as the figure of a plow representing agriculture.
Knights-errant used to distinguish themselves by devices on their shields.
3. Invention genius faculty of devising as a man of noble device. 4. A spectacle or show.
Webster's Dictionary [3]
(1): ( n.) That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.
(2): ( n.) Power of devising; invention; contrivance.
(3): ( n.) Improperly, an heraldic bearing.
(4): ( n.) A spectacle or show.
(5): ( n.) An emblematic design, generally consisting of one or more figures with a motto, used apart from heraldic bearings to denote the historical situation, the ambition, or the desire of the person adopting it. See Cognizance.
(6): ( n.) Opinion; decision.
(7): ( n.) Anything fancifully conceived.
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types [4]
Psalm 21:11 (a) This describes the schemes and plans of wicked men to attack GOD and His people.
Daniel 11:24 (b) This refers to the wicked plans of men who have a desire to shut GOD out from their arrangements.
2 Corinthians 2:11 (a) This describes the devil's clever schemes to prevent Christians from walking with the Lord in happy fellowship and profitable service.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [5]
dē̇ - vı̄s ´: "A scheme," "invention," "plot." In the Old Testament it stands for six Hebrew words, of which the most common is maḥăshebheth (from ḥāshabh , "to think," "contrive"). In the New Testament it occurs only twice, once for Greek enthúmēsis ( Acts 17:29 ), and once for nóēma ( 2 Corinthians 2:11 ). Sometimes the word means simply that which is planned or invented, without any evil implication, as in 2 Chronicles 2:14; Acts 17:29 (of artistic work or invention), and Ecclesiastes 9:10 (in the general sense of reasoning or contriving). But more frequently it is used in an evil sense, of a wicked purpose or plot, "Let us devise devices against Jeremiah" ( Jeremiah 18:18 ); "For we are not ignorant of his (i.e. Satan's) devices" ( 2 Corinthians 2:11 ), etc.
