Definition
φρονέω, -ῶ
(φρήν), [in LXX: Deuteronomy 32:29, Zechariah 9:2 (חָכָם), Psalm 94:8 (שָׂכַל hi.), Isaiah 44:18 (בִּין) Isaiah 44:28, Esther 8:13, Wis.1.1; 14:30, 1Ma.10.20, 2Ma.9.12; 2Ma.14.8 2Mac.14.26 * ;]
1. to have understanding (Hon., al.).
2. to think, to be minded in a certain way: ὡς νήπιος, 1 Corinthians 13:11; with accusative (usually neut., adj., or pron., as frequently in cl.), ὃ δεῖ, Romans 12:3; ἃ, Acts 28:22; τοῦτο, Philippians 3:15; τι ἑτέρως, ib.; οὐδὲν ἄλλο, Galatians 5:10; τ. αὐτὸ φ. (Deiss., BS, 256), to be of the same mind, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Philippians 2:2; 4:2; id. before εἰς (ἐν) ἀλλήλους(οις), Romans 12:16; 15:5; τ. ἓν φ., Philippians 2:2 (Lft., in l); before ὑπέρ, Philippians 1:7.
3. to have in mind, be mindful of, think of (Hdt., Xen., al.; Es, 1Mac, ll. with): τὰ τ. θεοῦ, opposite to τ. τ. ἀνθρώπων, Matthew 16:23, Mark 8:33; τὰ τ. σαρκός, opposite to τ. τ. πνεύρατος, Romans 8:5; τ. ἐπίγεια, Philippians 3:19; τὰ ἄνω, opposite to τ. ἐπὶ τ. γῆς, Colossians 3:2; τοῦτο φρονεῖτε (RV, have this mind in you), Philippians 2:5; ὑψηλά, Romans 12:16; φ. ἡμέραν (to observe a day), Romans 14:6; before ὑπέρ, Philippians 4:10 (cf. κατα-, παρα-, περι-, ὑπερ-φρσνέω).
Hebrew words it translates
- טַרְפְּלָיֵאtar.pe.lay“officials”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
- Matthew 16:23φρονεῖς · you do not have in mindBut Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me. For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”
- Mark 8:33φρονεῖς · you do not have in mindBut Jesus, turning and looking at His disciples, rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”
- Acts 28:22φρονεῖς · your viewsBut we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
- Romans 8:5φρονοῦσιν · set their mindsThose who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.
- Romans 11:20φρόνειThat is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
- Romans 12:3φρονεῖν; φρονεῖν · think of yourselfFor by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
- Romans 12:16φρονοῦντες · Live in harmony; φρονοῦντες · Do not be proudLive in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
- Romans 14:6φρονῶν · observes; φρονεῖ · [does so]He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.
- Romans 15:5φρονεῖν · harmonyNow may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
- 1 Corinthians 13:11ἐφρόνουν · I thoughtWhen I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside childish ways.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11φρονεῖτε · mindFinally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- Galatians 5:10φρονήσετε · will take no other viewI am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.
- Philippians 1:7φρονεῖν · to feelIt is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
- Philippians 2:2φρονῆτε · by being like-minded; φρονοῦντες…then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
- Philippians 2:5φρονεῖτε · Let this mind beLet this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:
- Philippians 3:15φρονῶμεν · should embrace this point of view; φρονεῖτε · you thinkAll of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.
- Philippians 3:19φρονοῦντες · minds are set onTheir end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
- Philippians 4:2φρονεῖν · to agree [with each other]I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
- Philippians 4:10φρονεῖν · concern; ἐφρονεῖτε · You were indeed concernedNow I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
- Colossians 3:2φρονεῖτε · Set [your] minds onSet your minds on things above, not on earthly things.