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φρόνιμος

Thoughtful

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φρόνιμος G5429
Pronunciation phrónimos

What does φρόνιμος (phrónimos) mean in the Bible?

φρόνιμος (phrónimos) is a Greek word meaning "thoughtful". φρόνιμος, -ον (φρονέω), [in LXX for בִּין, חָכָם etc.

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Meaning

thoughtful
Extended definition

Practical wisdom expressed in sensible conduct, distinct from mere intellectual knowledge or self-conceit

(φρονέω), [in LXX for בִּין, חָכָם etc. ;] practically wise, sensible, prudent: Mat.10:16 24:45, Luk.12:42, 1Co.10:15; opposite to μωρός, Mat.7:24 25:2, 4 25:8-9, 1Co.4:10; to ἄφρων, 2Co.11:19; φ. παρ᾽ ἑαυτῷ (EV, wise in one's own conceit), Rom.11:25 12:16 (cf. Pro.3:7); compar., -ώτερος, Luk.16:8.

Synonymssee: σοψός
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine Matt 10:16 · Rom 11:25 · Rom 12:16 · 1 Cor 4:10 · 2 Cor 11:19 5×
Nominative · Plural · Feminine Matt 25:2 · Matt 25:4 · Matt 25:9 3×
Nominative · Singular · Masculine Matt 24:45 · Luke 12:42 2×
Nominative · Plural · Masculine Luke 16:8 1×
Dative · Singular · Masculine Matt 7:24 1×
Dative · Plural · Feminine Matt 25:8 1×
Dative · Plural · Masculine 1 Cor 10:15 1×
14 total occurrences across all forms in the biblical text Morphology: MorphGNT SBLGNT — CC BY-SA 3.0
Biblical Occurrences

Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.

Biblical Witnesses
Matthew 10:16 wise phrónimos Nominative · Plural · Masculine
prudent discernment in navigating hostile circumstances and dangers
Matthew 24:45 faithful and wise phrónimos Nominative · Singular · Masculine
servant who demonstrates practical wisdom in managing household responsibilities
Matthew 25:2-4 wise phrónimos Nominative · Plural · Feminine
contrast between sensible foresight and foolish lack of preparation for readiness
Romans 11:25-32 wise in your own sight phrónimos Nominative · Plural · Masculine
self-conceit and presumptuous confidence in one's own understanding and judgment
Appears In

Compound and idiomatic lexemes in which this word is a constituent. Follow a link to study the phrase and its other participating words.

φρόνιμος · ἑαυτοῦ G5429, G1438
wise in one's own estimation; conceited
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

Luke 12 — Fear God, Confess Christ, Seek the Kingdom, and Be Ready Matthew 10 — The Mission of the Twelve, Costly Witness, and Allegiance to Christ Matthew 24 — The Olivet Discourse: Temple Desolation, Coming Judgment, the Son of Man, and Watchful Readiness Matthew 25 — Readiness, Stewardship, and the Final Judgment of the Son of Man Matthew 7 — Kingdom Discernment, the Narrow Way, and the Wise Builder Romans 11 — The Remnant, the Grafted Gentiles, and the Mercy of God Toward Israel Romans 12 — Living Sacrifices, Renewed Minds, Humble Service, and Love Without Hypocrisy

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

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