G5429 φρόνιμος
Strong's Greek Concordance · 14 KJV occurrences
φρόνιμος
phrónimos
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)
KJV Renderings
wise(-r)
Derivation / Etymology
from G5424 (φρήν);
Sample KJV Verses (8 of 14)
- Matthew 7:24¶ Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
- Matthew 10:16¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
- Matthew 25:2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
- Matthew 25:8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
- Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
- Luke 16:8And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
- Romans 12:16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
- 1 Corinthians 10:15I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.