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The Greek word “gnome”

Found in a handful of verses (Acts 20:3; 1 Cor. 1:10; 7:25, 40; 2 Cor. 8:10; Phile. 14; Rev. 17:13, 17), the Greek noun “gnome” meant “opinion,” “judgment,” “intention.”

In Acts 20:3, this word should be understood as “conclusion” or “decision.”  In 1 Cor. 1:10, a good definition would be “conviction,” “intention,” “will.”  For 1 Cor. 7:25, definitions such as “understanding,” “judgment,” or “counsel” would be appropriate.  “Agreement” or “consent” are expressed in Phile. 14.