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Lexicon :: Strong's G5426 - phroneō

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φρονέω
Transliteration
phroneō (Key)
Pronunciation
fron-eh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:220,1277

Strong’s Definitions

φρονέω phronéō, fron-eh'-o; from G5424; to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience):—set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 29x

The KJV translates Strong's G5426 in the following manner: think (5x), regard (4x), mind (3x), be minded (3x), savour (2x), be of the same mind (with G846) (2x), be like minded (with G846) (2x), miscellaneous (8x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 29x
The KJV translates Strong's G5426 in the following manner: think (5x), regard (4x), mind (3x), be minded (3x), savour (2x), be of the same mind (with G846) (2x), be like minded (with G846) (2x), miscellaneous (8x).

  1. to have understanding, be wise

  2. to feel, to think

    1. to have an opinion of one's self, think of one's self, to be modest, not let one's opinion (though just) of himself exceed the bounds of modesty

    2. to think or judge what one's opinion is

    3. to be of the same mind i.e. agreed together, cherish the same views, be harmonious

  3. to direct one's mind to a thing, to seek, to strive for

    1. to seek one's interest or advantage

    2. to be of one's party, side with him (in public affairs)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
φρονέω phronéō, fron-eh'-o; from G5424; to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience):—set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think.
STRONGS G5426:
φρονέω, φρόνῳ; imperfect, 1 person singular ἐφρόνουν, 2 person plural ἐφρονεῖτε; future 2 person plural φρονήσετε; present passive imperative 3 person singular φρονείσθω, Philippians 2:5 R G (see 3 below); (φρήν); from Homer down;
1. to have understanding, be wise (Homer, others).
2. to feel, to think: absolutely ὡς νήπιος ἐφρόνουν, 1 Corinthians 13:11; to have an opinion of oneself, think of oneself: μή ὑπερφρονεῖν παῥ ὁ δεῖ φρονεῖν, Romans 12:3 (μεῖζον φρονεῖν ἤ κατ' ἄνδρα, Sophocles Ant. 768); φρονεῖν εἰς τό σωφρονεῖν (R. V. so to think as to think soberly), to be modest, not to let one's opinion (though just) of himself exceed the bounds of modesty, ibid.; ὑπέρ ὁ γέγραπται, in one's opinion of oneself to go beyond the standard prescribed in Scripture, 1 Corinthians 4:6 R G (cf. Buttmann, 394f (338); Winers Grammar, § 64,4). with an accusative of the thing, to think, judge: ἅ φρονεῖς, what your opinion is, Acts 28:22; οὐδέν ἄλλο, Galatians 5:10; τί ἑτέρως, Philippians 3:15; several persons are said φρονεῖν τό αὐτό, to be of the same mind, i. e. to agree together, cherish the same views, be harmonious: 2 Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 2:2; Philippians 3:16 Rec.; Philippians 4:2; with ἐν ἀλλήλοις added, Romans 15:5; also τό ἕν φρονοῦντες, having that one mind, Philippians 2:2 (the phrase τό ἕν having reference to τό αὐτό; see Meyer (but cf. Lightfoot) at the passage); τί ὑπέρ τίνος, to hold some opinion, judge, think, concerning one, Philippians 1:7; τό αὐτό εἰς ἀλλήλους to be of the same mind toward one another, Romans 12:16.
3. to direct one's mind to a thing, to seek or strive for; τά τίνος, to seek one's interests or advantage; to be of one's party, side with him (in public affairs, Additions to Esther 8:5 [Esther 8:208:12c]; 1 Macc. 10:20; Dio Cass. 51, 4; Herodian, 8, 6, 14 (6); for other examples from Xenophon, (or Herodotus 1, 162 at the end) down see Passow, under the word, II.; (Liddell and Scott, II. 2 c.); hence) τά τοῦ Θεοῦ and τά τῶν ἀνθρώπων, to be intent on promoting what God wills (specifically, his saving purposes), and what pleases men, Matthew 16:28; Mark 8:33; τά τῆς σαρκός and τά τοῦ πενυματος (σάρξ (which see 4) and πνεῦμα (which see, p. 522{a}) being personified), to pursue those things which gratify the flesh,... the Holy Spirit, Romans 8:5, cf. Romans 8:6. τά ἐπίγεια, Philippians 3:19; τά ἄνω and τά ἐπί τῆς γῆς, Colossians 3:2 (ἀνθρώπινα, θνητά, Aristotle, eth. Nic. 10, 7, p. 1177b, 32); τοῦτο φρονεῖτε (present imperative) ἐν ὑμῖν (R. V. have this mind in you), be intent within yourselves on this, Philippians 2:5 L T Tr WH; passive, φρονειτα τί ἐν τίνι, some habit of thought (expressed by deeds) exists in one, Philippians 2:5 R G (A. V. let this mind be in you); ὑψηλά (see ὑψηλός, b.). φρονεῖν ἡμέραν, to regard a day, observe it as sacred, Romans 14:6; φρονεῖν ὑπέρ τίνος, to take thought, have a care, for one, Philippians 4:10 (see ἀναθάλλω, at the end Compare: καταφρονέω, παραφρονέω, περιφρονέω, ὑπερφρονέω.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Esther
8:5
Matthew
16:28
Mark
8:33
Acts
28:22
Romans
8:5; 8:6; 12:3; 12:16; 14:6; 15:5
1 Corinthians
4:6; 13:11
2 Corinthians
13:11
Galatians
5:10
Philippians
1:7; 2:2; 2:2; 2:5; 2:5; 2:5; 3:15; 3:16; 3:19; 4:2; 4:10
Colossians
3:2

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5426 matches the Greek φρονέω (phroneō),
which occurs 29 times in 21 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 16:23 - But turning round, he said to Peter, Get away behind me, Satan; thou art an offence to me, for thy mind is not on the things that are of God, but on the things that are of men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 8:33

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 8:33 - But he, turning round and seeing his disciples, rebuked Peter, saying, Get away behind me, Satan, for thy mind is not on the things that are of God, but on the things that are of men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:22

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:22 - But we beg to hear of thee what thou thinkest, for as concerning this sect it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 8:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:5 - For they that are according to flesh mind the things of the flesh; and they that are according to Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:3 - For I say, through the grace which has been given to me, to every one that is among you, not to have high thoughts above what he should think; but to think so as to be wise, as God has dealt to each a measure of faith.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:16

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:16 - Have the same respect one for another, not minding high things, but going along with the lowly: be not wise in your own eyes:

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:6 - He that regards the day, regards it to the Lord. And he that eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he that does not eat, it is to the Lord he does not eat, and gives God thanks.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:5 - Now the God of endurance and of encouragement give to you to be like-minded one toward another, according to Christ Jesus;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:6 - Now these things, brethren, I have transferred, in their application, to myself and Apollos, for your sakes, that ye may learn in us the lesson of not letting your thoughts go above what is written, that ye may not be puffed up one for such a one against another.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 13:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:11 - When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I felt as a child, I reasoned as a child; when I became a man, I had done with what belonged to the child.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 13:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:11 - For the rest, brethren, rejoice; be perfected; be encouraged; be of one mind; be at peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:10 - *I* have confidence as to you in the Lord, that ye will have no other mind; and he that is troubling you shall bear the guilt of it, whosoever he may be.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:7 - as it is righteous for me to think this as to you all, because ye have *me* in your hearts, and that both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the glad tidings ye are all participators in my grace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:2 - fulfil my joy, that ye may think the same thing, having the same love, joined in soul, thinking one thing;

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:5 - For let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus;

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 3:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:15 - As many therefore as are perfect, let us be thus minded; and if ye are any otherwise minded, this also God shall reveal to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 3:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:16 - But whereto we have attained, let us walk in the same steps.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:19 - whose end is destruction, whose god is the belly, and their glory in their shame, who mind earthly things:)

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:2 - I exhort Euodia, and exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord;

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:10 - But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now however at length ye have revived your thinking of me, though surely ye did also think of me, but lacked opportunity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:2 - have your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth;
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