φρόνιμος
phronimosAdjectiveG5429
thoughtful
From: from G5424 (φρήν);
Short Definition
thoughtful, i.e. sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious character; while G4680 (σοφός) denotes practical skill or acumen; and G4908 (συνετός) indicates rather intelligence or mental acquirement); in a bad sense conceited (also in the comparative)
Full Lexicon Entry
practically wise, sensible, prudent: opposite to μωρός; to ἄφρων; φ. *παρ᾽ ἑαυτῷ *(EV, wise in one's own conceit) ; compar., -ώτερος.
Synonyms
see: σοψός
LXX Usage: for בִּין, חָכָם etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
14 timesAppears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
7
1 Corinthians
2
Luke
2
Romans
2
2 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 10:15
- 2 Corinthians 11:19
- Luke 16:8
- Matthew 24:45
- Matthew 25:4
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