Strong's Lexicon homophrón: Like-minded, of one mind Original Word: ὁμόφρων Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ὁμός (homos), meaning "same," and φρήν (phrēn), meaning "mind" or "understanding." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "homophrón," the concept of unity and like-mindedness can be related to Hebrew terms such as יַחַד (yachad, Strong's H3162), meaning "together" or "united." Usage: The term "homophrón" is used to describe a state of unity and harmony in thought and purpose among individuals. It implies a shared mindset or agreement in beliefs and attitudes, often within a community or group. In the New Testament, it is used to encourage believers to maintain unity and harmony in their relationships with one another. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, unity and harmony were highly valued in both civic and familial contexts. The concept of being "of one mind" was essential for the functioning of communities, whether in philosophical schools, political assemblies, or religious gatherings. In the early Christian church, this idea was particularly important as believers from diverse backgrounds came together to form a new community centered on faith in Christ. HELPS Word-studies 3675 homóphrōn (from 3674 /homoú, "same as" and 5424 /phrḗn, "inner outlook as regulating outward behavior") – properly, share the same perspective, i.e. like-minded; for believers, this means living in one accord ("having the same mind"). This Spirit-produced unity (agreement) results from receiving God's inworkings of faith ("His persuasions"). 3675 /homóphrōn ("of the same perspective") is used only in 1 Pet 3:8: "To sum up, all of you be harmonious ['of one mind,' 3675 /homóphrōn], sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit" (NASU). This describes believers enjoying divinely-inspired harmony. The KJV properly renders it, "Finally, all be of the same mind" – i.e. knowing God's mind (His thoughts) as He reveals it through faith (4102 /pístis). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as homou and phrén Definition agreeing NASB Translation harmonious (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3675: ὁμόφρωνὁμόφρων, ὀμων (ὁμός, φρήν), of one mind (A. V. likeminded), concordant: 1 Peter 3:8. (Homer, Hesiod, Pindar, Aristophanes, Anthol., Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of one mind. From the base of homou and phren; like-minded, i.e. Harmonious -- of one mind. see GREEK phren see GREEK homou Forms and Transliterations ομαφαλός ομοφρονες ομόφρονες ὁμόφρονες όμφακα ομφακίζουσα ομφαλόν ομφαλός ομφαλού όμφαξ homophrones homóphrones omophronesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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