Strong's Lexicon phronimos: Wise, prudent, sensible Original Word: φρόνιμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word φρήν (phrēn), meaning "mind" or "understanding." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "phronimos" is חָכָם (chakam), which also means wise or skillful. Usage: The term "phronimos" is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is wise, prudent, or sensible. It often refers to a person who demonstrates practical wisdom and discernment, particularly in spiritual or moral matters. This wisdom is not merely intellectual but is characterized by a deep understanding and application of God's principles. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wisdom was highly valued, often associated with philosophers and teachers who sought to understand the nature of life and the universe. In the Jewish context, wisdom was seen as a gift from God, closely linked to living a righteous and obedient life. The New Testament reflects this Jewish understanding, emphasizing that true wisdom comes from God and is demonstrated through righteous living. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5429 phrónimos (an adjective, derived from 5424 /phrḗn, "personal perspective regulating outward behavior," and the root of the English term "diaphragm" which controls key body functions from the inside out) – properly, "how we size things up," reflecting our personal ("visceral") opinions, i.e. what we consider "savvy" (smart). This always roots to our personal perspective ("inner outlook") which regulates our definition of being "shrewd," i.e. reflects personal mind-set (insight). See 5426 (phroneō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phroneó Definition practically wise, sensible NASB Translation more shrewd (1), prudent (5), sensible (2), shrewd (1), wise (4), wise men (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5429: φρόνιμοςφρόνιμος, φρόνιμον (φρονέω); a. intelligent, wise (so A. V. uniformly): 1 Corinthians 10:15; opposed to μωρός, 1 Corinthians 4:10; opposed to Ἄφρον, 2 Corinthians 11:19; φρόνιμος παῥ ἑαυτῷ, one who deems himself wise (A. V. wise in one's own conceits), Romans 11:25; Romans 12:16, (Proverbs 3:7). b. prudent, i. e. mindful of one's interests: Matthew 10:16; Matthew 24:45; Luke 12:42; opposed to μωρός, Matthew 7:24 (cf. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious character; while sophos denotes practical skill or acumen; and sunetos indicates rather intelligence or mental acquirement); in a bad sense conceited (also in the comparative) -- wise(-r). see GREEK phren see GREEK sophos see GREEK sunetos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 7:24 Adj-DMSGRK: ὁμοιωθήσεται ἀνδρὶ φρονίμῳ ὅστις ᾠκοδόμησεν NAS: on them, may be compared to a wise man KJV: him unto a wise man, INT: will be like a man wise who built Matthew 10:16 Adj-NMP Matthew 24:45 Adj-NMS Matthew 25:2 Adj-NFP Matthew 25:4 Adj-NFP Matthew 25:8 Adj-DFP Matthew 25:9 Adj-NFP Luke 12:42 Adj-NMS Luke 16:8 Adj-NMP-C Romans 11:25 Adj-NMP Romans 12:16 Adj-NMP 1 Corinthians 4:10 Adj-NMP 1 Corinthians 10:15 Adj-DMP 2 Corinthians 11:19 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 5429 |
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