φρονέω
“to have understanding, to think, to be minded, to be of the same mind”
Primary meaning: to have understanding, to think, to be minded, to be of the same mind, to have in mind, be mindful of, think of. Strong's: to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience). Lexical nuances: to have understanding (Hom., al.).
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G5424 (φρήν);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: בִּין (to understand, discern, perceive) -> φρονέω (to have understanding, to think, to be minded, to be of the same mind)
LXX conceptual translation: חָכָם (wise, skilled, discerning) -> φρονέω (to have understanding, to think, to be minded, to be of the same mind)
LXX conceptual translation: H7919 -> φρονέω (to have understanding, to think, to be minded, to be of the same mind)
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where φρονέω (phroneo) carries significant theological or narrative weight.