3675. homophrón

Lexicon

homophrón: Like-minded, of one mind

Original Word: ὁμόφρων
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: homophrón
Pronunciation: ho-MO-frone
Phonetic Spelling: (hom-of'-rone)
Definition: Like-minded, of one mind
Meaning: of one mind (intent, purpose), like-minded.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of one mind.

From the base of homou and phren; like-minded, i.e. Harmonious -- of one mind.

see GREEK phren

see GREEK homou

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3675 homóphrōn (from 3674 /homoú, "same as" and 5424 /phrḗn, "inner outlook as regulating outward behavior") – properly, share the same perspective, i.e. like-minded; for believers, this means living in one accord ("having the same mind"). This Spirit-produced unity (agreement) results from receiving God's inworkings of faith ("His persuasions").

3675 /homóphrōn ("of the same perspective") is used only in 1 Pet 3:8: "To sum up, all of you be harmonious ['of one mind,' 3675 /homóphrōn], sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit" (NASU).

This describes believers enjoying divinely-inspired harmony. The KJV properly renders it, "Finally, all be of the same mind" – i.e. knowing God's mind (His thoughts) as He reveals it through faith (4102 /pístis).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as homou and phrén
Definition
agreeing
NASB Translation
harmonious (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3675: ὁμόφρων

ὁμόφρων, ὀμων (ὁμός, φρήν), of one mind (A. V. likeminded), concordant: 1 Peter 3:8. (Homer, Hesiod, Pindar, Aristophanes, Anthol., Plutarch, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the combination of two Greek words: ὁμός (homos), meaning "same," and φρήν (phrēn), meaning "mind" or "understanding."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὁμόφρων, the concept of unity and like-mindedness can be related to Hebrew terms such as יַחַד (yachad, Strong's 3162), meaning "together" or "united," and לֵב (lev, Strong's 3820), meaning "heart," which often conveys the idea of inner unity and purpose. These terms reflect the Old Testament emphasis on communal harmony and shared devotion to God.

Usage: The word ὁμόφρων is used in the New Testament to describe a state of unity and agreement among believers, emphasizing the importance of shared values and mutual understanding within the Christian community.

Context: The Greek term ὁμόφρων appears in the New Testament to highlight the ideal of unity among believers. This concept is particularly significant in the early Christian church, where diverse backgrounds and perspectives were brought together under the common faith in Jesus Christ. The call to be ὁμόφρων is a call to transcend individual differences and to embrace a collective identity rooted in the teachings of Christ.

In 1 Peter 3:8, the apostle Peter exhorts believers: "Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tender-hearted and humble." (BSB) Here, ὁμόφρων is part of a broader appeal for virtues that foster community cohesion and reflect the character of Christ. The emphasis on being "like-minded" underscores the importance of unity in thought and purpose, which is essential for the effective witness and mission of the church.

The concept of ὁμόφρων is not merely about intellectual agreement but involves a deeper, spiritual unity that is manifested in love, compassion, and humility. This unity is a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel and serves as a witness to the world of the peace and reconciliation found in Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

ομαφαλός ομοφρονες ομόφρονες ὁμόφρονες όμφακα ομφακίζουσα ομφαλόν ομφαλός ομφαλού όμφαξ homophrones homóphrones omophrones

Englishman's Concordance

1 Peter 3:8 Adj-NMP
GRK: τέλος πάντες ὁμόφρονες συμπαθεῖς φιλάδελφοι
NAS: up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic,
KJV: [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another,
INT: [the] end all [being] of one mind sympathizing loving the brothers

Strong's Greek 3675
1 Occurrence

ὁμόφρονες — 1 Occ.