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Lexicon :: Strong's G5424 - phrēn

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φρήν
Transliteration
phrēn (Key)
Pronunciation
frane
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably from an obsolete phrao (to rein in or curb, cf φράσσω (G5420))
mGNT
2x in 2 unique form(s) TR
2x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
10x in 2 unique form(s)
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TDNT Reference: 9:220,1277

Strong’s Definitions

φρήν phrḗn, frane; probably from an obsolete φράω phráō (to rein in or curb; compare G5420); the midrif (as a partition of the body), i.e. (figuratively and by implication, of sympathy) the feelings (or sensitive nature; by extension (also in the plural) the mind or cognitive faculties):—understanding.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G5424 in the following manner: understanding (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G5424 in the following manner: understanding (2x).

  1. the midriff or diaphragm, the parts of the heart

  2. the mind

    1. the faculty of perceiving and judging

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
φρήν phrḗn, frane; probably from an obsolete φράω phráō (to rein in or curb; compare G5420); the midrif (as a partition of the body), i.e. (figuratively and by implication, of sympathy) the feelings (or sensitive nature; by extension (also in the plural) the mind or cognitive faculties):—understanding.
STRONGS G5424:
φρήν, φρενος, ἡ, plural φρένες, from Homer down, the Sept. several times in Proverbs for לֵב:
1. the midriff or diaphragm, the parts about the heart.
2. the mind; the faculty of perceiving and judging: also in the plural; as, 1 Corinthians 14:20.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Corinthians
14:20

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5424 matches the Greek φρήν (phrēn),
which occurs 10 times in 10 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:32 - But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:7 - And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:4 - Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12 - He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:11 - He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:21 - Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:2 - A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:30 - I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

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Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:34 - And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

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Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:36 - At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.
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