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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)
Dictionary Aids

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 7:7 - and I have seen among the simple,
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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:4 - “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”
To him who lacks sense she says,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12 - Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:11 - Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:21 - Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,
but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:2 - A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
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