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Lexicon :: Strong's G5429 - phronimos

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φρόνιμος
Transliteration
phronimos (Key)
Pronunciation
fron'-ee-mos
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:220,1277

Strong’s Definitions

φρόνιμος phrónimos, fron'-ee-mos; from G5424; thoughtful, i.e. sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious character; while G4680 denotes practical skill or acumen; and G4908 indicates rather intelligence or mental acquirement); in a bad sense conceited (also in the comparative):—wise(-r).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x

The KJV translates Strong's G5429 in the following manner: wise (14x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x
The KJV translates Strong's G5429 in the following manner: wise (14x).

  1. intelligent, wise

  2. prudent, i.e. mindful of one's interests

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
φρόνιμος phrónimos, fron'-ee-mos; from G5424; thoughtful, i.e. sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious character; while G4680 denotes practical skill or acumen; and G4908 indicates rather intelligence or mental acquirement); in a bad sense conceited (also in the comparative):—wise(-r).
STRONGS G5429:
φρόνιμος, 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. Matthew 7:26); Matthew 25:2,4,8f comparitive φρονιμώτερος, Luke 16:8. (From Sophocles, Xenophon, Plato down; the Sept. for נָבון, חָכָם, מֵבִין.) (Synonym: see σοφός, at the end.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Proverbs
3:7
Matthew
7:24; 7:26; 10:16; 24:45; 25:2; 25:4; 25:8
Luke
12:42; 16:8
Romans
11:25; 12:16
1 Corinthians
4:10; 10:15
2 Corinthians
11:19

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5429 matches the Greek φρόνιμος (phronimos),
which occurs 25 times in 25 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 3:1 - Now the serpent was the most crafty of all the brutes on the earth, which the Lord God made, and the serpent said to the woman, Wherefore has God said, Eat not of every tree of the garden?

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 41:33 - Now then, look out a wise and prudent man, and set him over the land of Egypt.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 41:39 - And Pharao said to Joseph, Since God has shewed thee all these things, there is not a wiser or more prudent man than thou.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:10 - The Lord will weaken his adversary; the Lord is holy. Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor let the mighty man boast in his strength, and let not the rich man boast in his wealth; but let him that boasts boast in this, to understand and know the Lord, [fn]and to execute judgment and justice in the midst of the earth. The Lord has gone up to the heavens, and has thundered: he will judge the extremities of the earth, and he gives strength to our kings, and will exalt the horn of his Christ. And she left him there before the Lord,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 3:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 3:12 - behold, I have done according to thy word: behold, I have given thee an understanding and wise heart: there has not been any one like thee before thee, and after thee there shall not arise one like thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:30 - (LXX 5:10) And Solomon abounded greatly beyond the wisdom of all the ancients, and beyond all the wise men of Egypt.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 5:7 - (LXX 5:21) And it came to pass, as soon as Chiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be God to-day, who has given to David a wise son over this numerous people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:7 - Be not wise in thine own conceit; but fear God, and depart from all evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12 - A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:29 - He that deals not graciously with his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:6 - Thou shalt seek wisdom with bad men, and shalt not find it; but discretion is easily available with the prudent.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:17 - A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:1 - Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:21 - The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:10 - A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:21 - and the heart of a fool is grief to its possessor. A father rejoices not over an uninstructed son; but a wise son gladdens his mother.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:28 - Wisdom shall be imputed to a fool who asks after wisdom: and he who holds his peace shall seem to be sensible.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:14 - A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:15 - The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:7 - Every one who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that uses provoking words shall not escape.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:25 - When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:5 - Counsel in a man's heart is deep water; but a prudent man will draw it out.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:25

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:25 - Who else will frustrate the tokens of [fn]those that have divining spirits, and prophecies [fn]from the heart of man? turning the wise back, and making their counsel foolishness;

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Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:13 - Pains as of a woman in travail shall come upon him: he is thy wise son, because he shall not stay in the destruction of thy children.
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