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φρόνιμος

phronimosthoughtfulHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective14 occurrences5 books14 verses

Definition

φρόνιμος, -ον

(φρονέω), [in LXX for בִּין, חָכָם etc. ;]

practically wise, sensible, prudent: Matthew 10:16; 24:45, Luke 12:42, 1 Corinthians 10:15; opposite to μωρός, Matthew 7:24; 25:2, 4; 25:8-9, 1 Corinthians 4:10; to ἄφρων, 2 Corinthians 11:19; φ. παρ᾽ ἑαυτῷ (EV, wise in one's own conceit), Romans 11:25; 12:16 (cf. Proverbs 3:7); compar., -ώτερος, Luke 16:8.

Synonyms: see: σοψός

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as φρόνιμος:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

14 total
  1. Matthew 7:24φρονίμῳ · [a] wise
    Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
  2. Matthew 10:16φρόνιμοι · as shrewd
    Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
  3. Matthew 24:45φρόνιμος · wise
    Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?
  4. Matthew 25:2φρόνιμοι · wise
    Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
  5. Matthew 25:4φρόνιμοι · wise [ones]
    But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.
  6. Matthew 25:8φρονίμοις · wise
    The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’
  7. Matthew 25:9φρόνιμοι · wise [ones]
    ‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’
  8. Luke 12:42φρόνιμος · wise
    And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?
  9. Luke 16:8φρονιμώτεροι · more shrewd
    The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the sons of light.
  10. Romans 11:25φρόνιμοι · conceited
    I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
  11. Romans 12:16φρόνιμοι · conceited
    Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
  12. 1 Corinthians 4:10φρόνιμοι · [are] wise
    We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
  13. 1 Corinthians 10:15φρονίμοις · to reasonable [people]
    I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.
  14. 2 Corinthians 11:19φρόνιμοι · so wise
    For you gladly put up with fools, since you are so wise.