Strong’s G4893

συνείδησις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

suneidésis

Pronunciation

soo-nay'-day-sis

Definition

Conscience

Meaning

the conscience, a persisting notion.

Usage

In the New Testament, "suneidésis" refers to the moral consciousness or inner sense of right and wrong that guides a person's actions and judgments. It is the faculty by which individuals discern ethical and moral choices, often reflecting the divine law written on the heart. The conscience can either accuse or excuse one's actions, serving as a witness to one's moral state.

Bible references

Acts 23:1;Acts 24:16;Romans 2:15;Romans 9:1;Romans 13:5;1 Corinthians 8:7;1 Corinthians 8:10;1 Corinthians 8:12;1 Corinthians 10:25;1 Corinthians 10:27;1 Corinthians 10:28;1 Corinthians 10:29;1 Corinthians 10:29;2 Corinthians 1:12;2 Corinthians 4:2;2 Corinthians 5:11;1 Timothy 1:5;1 Timothy 1:19;1 Timothy 3:9;1 Timothy 4:2;2 Timothy 1:3;Titus 1:15;Hebrews 9:9;Hebrews 9:14;Hebrews 10:2