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Nouthetic counseling: Having peace of mind or giving piece of mind
1. Nouthetic counseling: Having peace of mind or giving piece of mind
2 Thessalonians 3:15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. [kjv]
και μη ως εχθρον ηγεισθε αλλα νουθετειτε ως αδελφον [gnt]
… corripite … [v]
In English, there is a big difference between "
having peace of mind" and "
giving piece of mind".
Nouthetic counseling is based on the Greek word for "
admonish" which means, literally, a "
piece of mind" and not "
peace of mind".
2. Never mind the understanding of the mind
Revelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. [kjv]
ωδε η σοφια εστιν ο εχων νουν ψηφισατω τον αριθμον του θηριου αριθμος γαρ ανθρωπου εστιν και ο αριθμος αυτου εξακοσιοι εξηκονταεξ [gnt]
The modern Greek word
"νους" (nus) ≈ "mind" is from the ancient Greek word
"νοῦς" ≈ "mind" as in reason and understanding and is a contracted form of the ancient Greek word
"νόος" ≈ "mind".
The most well-known use of this word for
"mind" as in
"understanding" in the
GNT (Greek New Testament) is in Revelation 13:18 in connection with the number
666. John is giving some "
wisdom" for those who have
"understanding".
Aristotle used the term
"νόος" as different from perception or reason and having to do with understanding. The English philosophical term
"nous" (1600's) is somewhat similar to intelligence or intellect.
3. Reflexive understanding
A reflexive or recursive application of the mind to itself is that of the mind studying the mind.
4. Revelation 13:18 Digamma
Revelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. [kjv]
ωδε η σοφια εστιν ο εχων νουν ψηφισατω τον αριθμον του θηριου αριθμος γαρ ανθρωπου εστιν και ο αριθμος αυτου εξακοσιοι εξηκονταεξ [gnt]
… sapientia … intellectum conputet numerum bestiae numerus … numerus … sescenti sexaginta sex [v]
The Greek Bible has one digamma in it, the one used in the
6 for the number
666 in Revelation 13:8 as the "
number of the beast". This appears in the
TR (Textus Receptus).
A well-known example of Greek gematria is "
χξς" (lowercase) or "
ΧΞϜ" (uppercase) which is the number
666 from Revelation 13:18, also known as the "
number of the beast".
600 = "χ" = "Χ" (chi)
60 = "ξ" = "Ξ" (xi)
6 = "Ϛ" = "Ϝ" (digamma)
5. Strongs - mind
- *G3563 *24 νοῦς (nooce) : probably from the base of G1097; the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning:--mind, understanding. Compare G5590.
- νουν *9
- Luke 24:45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
- Romans 1:28 ... over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are ...
- Romans 11:34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who ...
- 1 Corinthians 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
- Philippians 4:7 ... of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts ...
- 1 Timothy 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, ...
- 2 Timothy 3:8 ... the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
- Revelation 13:18 ... wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: ...
- νοος *6
- Romans 7:23 ... warring against the law of my mind, and bringing ...
- Romans 12:2 ... be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye ...
- Ephesians 4:17 ... in the vanity of their mind,
- Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
- Colossians 2:18 ... by his fleshly mind,
- 2 Thessalonians 2:2 ... soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither ...
- νοι *3
- Romans 7:25 ... Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve ...
- Romans 14:5 ... be fully persuaded in his own mind.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 ... perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
- νους *3
- 1 Corinthians 14:14 ... prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
- Titus 1:15 ... but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
- Revelation 17:9 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads ...
- νοΐ *3
- 1 Corinthians 14:15 ... and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
- 1 Corinthians 14:19 ... words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others ...
6. Strongs - understanding
- *G3539 *14 νοιέω (noy-eh'-o) : from G3563; to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed:--consider, perceive, think, understand.
- νοειτε *5
- Matthew 15:17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever ...
- Matthew 16:9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the ...
- Matthew 16:11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake ...
- Mark 7:18 ... without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever ...
- Mark 8:17 ... ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? ...
- νοειτω *2
- Matthew 24:15 ... holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
- Mark 13:14 ... not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in ...
- νοουμεν *2
- Ephesians 3:20 ... that we ask or think, according to the power that ...
- Hebrews 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word ...
- νοησωσιν
- John 12:40 ... with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and ...
- νοουμενα
- Romans 1:20 ... the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his ...
- νοησαι
- Ephesians 3:4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in ...
- νοουντες
- 1 Timothy 1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, ...
- νοει
- 2 Timothy 2:7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give ...
7. Admonish
8. Greek
9. Nouthetic counseling
Nouthetic counseling is named from the ancient Greek word
"νουθετέω" ≈ "admonish".
From Wikipedia.
Nouthetic counseling (Greek: noutheteo, to admonish) is a form of evangelical Protestant pastoral counseling based upon conservative evangelical interpretation of the Bible. It repudiates mainstream psychology and psychiatry as humanistic ... (as of 2022-04-25)
10. Institute
The web site for the Institute for Nouthetic Studies is at
https://nouthetic.org/. The "
About" page starts with the following.
For almost fifty years Dr. Jay Adams has been at the forefront of a movement calling pastors and other Christian workers back to the Scriptures in their counseling ministry. ... (as of 2022-04-25)
11. Acts 20:31
KJV: Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
Greek: διο γρηγορειτε μνημονευοντες οτι τριετιαν νυκτα και ημεραν ουκ επαυσαμην μετα δακρυων νουθετων ενα εκαστον
12. Strongs - warn, admonish
- *G3559 *3 νουθεσία (noo-thes-ee'-ah) : from G3563 and a derivative of G5087; calling attention to, i.e. (by implication) mild rebuke or warning:--admonition.
- νουθεσιαν *2
- 1 Corinthians 10:11 ... they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends ...
- Titus 3:10 ... the first and second admonition reject;
- νουθεσια
- Ephesians 6:4 ... in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
- *G3560 *8 νουθετέω (noo-thet-eh'-o) : from the same as G3559 νουθεσία; to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently:--admonish, warn.
- νουθετων *2
- Acts 20:31 ... by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night ...
- 1 Corinthians 4:14 ... my beloved sons I warn you.
- νουθετουντες *2
- Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and ...
- Colossians 3:16 ... wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and ...
- νουθετειτε *2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort ...
- 2 Thessalonians 3:15 ... as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
- νουθετειν
- Romans 15:14 ... knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
- νουθετουντας
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 ... in the Lord, and admonish you;
13. Romans 15:14
KJV: And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
Greek: πεπεισμαι δε αδελφοι μου και αυτος εγω περι υμων οτι και αυτοι μεστοι εστε αγαθωσυνης πεπληρωμενοι πασης της γνωσεως δυναμενοι και αλληλους νουθετειν
Latin: certus sum autem fratres mei et ego ipse de vobis quoniam et ipsi pleni estis dilectione repleti omni scientia ita ut possitis alterutrum monere
Spanish: Y también yo mismo tengo confianza de vosotros, hermanos míos, que también vosotros estáis llenos de bondad, llenos de todo conocimiento, de manera que podéis amonestaros los unos a los otros.
14. 2 Thessalonians 3:15
KJV: Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
Greek: και μη ως εχθρον ηγεισθε αλλα νουθετειτε ως αδελφον
Latin: et nolite quasi inimicum existimare sed corripite ut fratrem
15. Job 4:3
KJV: Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
Hebrew: הנה יסרת רבים וידים רפות תחזק׃
Greek: ει γαρ συ ενουθετησας πολλους και χειρας ασθενους παρεκαλεσας
Brenton: For whereas you have instructed many, and have strengthened the hands of the weak one,
Latin: ecce docuisti multos et manus lassas roborasti
16. Job 5:17
KJV: Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
Hebrew: הנה אשרי אנוש יוכחנו אלוה ומוסר שדי אל תמאס׃
Greek: μακαριος δε ανθρωπος ον ηλεγξεν ο κυριος νουθετημα δε παντοκρατορος μη απαναινου
Brenton: But blessed is the man whom the Lord has reproved; and reject not you the chastening of the Almighty.
17. Job 34:16
KJV: If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Hebrew: ואם בינה שמעה זאת האזינה לקול מלי׃
Greek: ει δε μη νουθετη ακουε ταυτα ενωτιζου φωνην ρηματων
Brenton: Take heed lest he rebuke you: hear this, listen to the voice of words.
18. Job 37:14
KJV: Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Hebrew: האזינה זאת איוב עמד והתבונן נפלאות אל׃
Greek: ενωτιζου ταυτα ιωβ στηθι νουθετου δυναμιν κυριου
Brenton: Listen to this, O Job: stand still, and be admonished of the power of the Lord.
19. Proverbs 2:2
KJV: So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
Hebrew: להקשיב לחכמה אזנך תטה לבך לתבונה׃
Greek: υπακουσεται σοφιας το ους σου και παραβαλεις καρδιαν σου εις συνεσιν παραβαλεις δε αυτην επι νουθετησιν τω υιω σου
20. A reproof on the use of the word reproof
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
πασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
omnis scriptura divinitus inspirata et … docendum … arguendum … corrigendum … erudiendum … iustitia [v]
Many people assume that all scripture is good for "
reproof" as in good for "
admonishing" someone.
The Greek word translated as "
reproof" meant more of an "
argument of disproof" as in nicely showing someone the error in their reasoning using "
evidence". The Latin Vulgate word is
"argumentum" ≈ "argument, evidence, proof",
The Greek word for "
refutation" is part of the title of the work by Aristotle called
Sophistic Refutations.
21. Repent
Another Greek word that uses the Greek word for "mind" is "repent".
22. Think after what you heard and repent
One can compare
"mindful" with the Greek word for
"repent" which literally means
"after thought" as in
"perceiving afterwards". The ancient Greek word
"μετάνοια" ≈ "afterthought, repent".
That is, a
"transition" from what one was thinking "
before" to what one is thinking
"after".
The ancient Greek word "μετά" ≈ "after".
The ancient Greek word "νοια" ≈ "mind" as in "nous".
The definition in modern Greek has
narrowed, from influence of
GNT translation, to
"μετάνοια" (meh-TA-nee-a) ≈ "repentance" (in the Latin sense).
If you already know that
"repent" in Greek means
"after thought" then, well, "
never mind".
Note: The first definition is that of "
afterthought". The second is that of "
repentance" but this comes from the
GNT.
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