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Lexicon :: Strong's G5426 - phroneō

Aa
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 BoxMat 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 16:23 - But he, turning to Peter, said, Get out of my way, Satan: you are a danger to me because your mind is not on the things of God, but on the things of men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 8:33

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 8:33 - But he, turning about, and seeing his disciples, said sharply to Peter, Get out of my way, Satan: for your mind is not on the things of God, but on the things of men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:22 - But we have a desire to give hearing to your opinion: for as to this form of religion, we have knowledge that in all places it is attacked.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:5 - For those who are living in the way of the flesh give their minds to the things of the flesh, but those who go in the way of the Spirit, to the things of the Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:20

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:20 - Truly, because they had no faith they were broken off, and you have your place by reason of your faith. Do not be lifted up in pride, but have fear;

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:3 - But I say to every one of you, through the grace given to me, not to have an over-high opinion of himself, but to have wise thoughts, as God has given to every one a measure of faith.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:16

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:16 - Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:6 - He who keeps the day, keeps it to the Lord; and he who takes food, takes it as to the Lord, for he gives praise to God; and he who does not take food, to the Lord he takes it not, and gives praise to God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:5 - Now may the God who gives comfort and strength in waiting make you of the same mind with one another in harmony with Christ Jesus:

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:11 - When I was a child, I made use of a child's language, I had a child's feelings and a child's thoughts: now that I am a man, I have put away the things of a child.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:11 - Let this be my last word, brothers; be glad; be complete; be comforted; be of the same mind; be at peace with one another: and the God of love and peace will be with you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:10 - I am certain about you in the Lord, that you will be of no other mind; but he who is troubling you will have his punishment, whoever he is.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:7 - So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:2 - Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in harmony and of one mind;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:5 - Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:15 - Then let us all, who have come to full growth, be of this mind: and if in anything you are of a different mind, even this will God make clear to you:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:19 - Whose end is destruction, whose god is the stomach, and whose glory is in their shame, whose minds are fixed on the things of the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:2 - I make request to Euodias and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:10 - But I am very glad in the Lord that your care for me has come to life again; though you did in fact take thought for me, but you were not able to give effect to it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 3:2 - Keep your mind on the higher things, not on the things of earth.
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