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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 26 times in 20 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 16:23 - But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance[fn] to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 8:33

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 8:33 - But turning and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:22

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:22 - But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 8:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:5 - For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 11:20

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:20 - That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:3 - For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:16

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[fn] Never be wise in your own sight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:6 - The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:5 - May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 13:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:11 - When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 13:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:11 - Finally, brothers,[fn] rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another,[fn] agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:10 - I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view, and the one who is troubling you will bear the penalty, whoever he is.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:7 - It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace,[fn] both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:2 - complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:5 - Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 3:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:15 - Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:19 - Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:2 - I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:10 - I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:2 - Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
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