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Lexicon :: Strong's G5424 - phrēn

Aa
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)
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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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The one who commits adultery[fn] lacks sense;

whoever does so destroys himself.

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I saw among the inexperienced,[fn]

I noticed among the youths,

a young man lacking sense.

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“Whoever is inexperienced, enter here! ”

To the one who lacks sense, she says,

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Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,

but a person with understanding keeps silent.

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The one who works his land will have plenty of food,

but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.

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Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,

but a person with understanding walks a straight path.

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A fool does not delight in understanding,

but only wants to show off his opinions.[fn]

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I went by the field of a slacker

and by the vineyard of one lacking sense.

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But at the end of those days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity returned to me. Then I praised the Most High and honored and glorified him who lives forever:

For his dominion is an everlasting dominion,

and his kingdom is from generation to generation.

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At that time my sanity returned to me, and my majesty and splendor returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and my nobles sought me out, I was reestablished over my kingdom, and even more greatness came to me.

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