φρόνησις

phronēsisNoun (Feminine)G5428

understanding

From: from G5426 (φρονέω);

Short Definition

mental action or activity, i.e. intellectual or moral insight

Full Lexicon Entry

understanding, practical wisdom, prudence.
Synonyms
see: σοφία, and cf. Lft., Notes, 317
LXX Usage: for בִּינָה, תָּבוּן, חׇכְמָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Ephesians 1:8
  • Luke 1:17

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