5430. phronimós

Lexicon

phronimós: Wise, prudent, sensible

Original Word: φρόνιμος
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: phronimós
Pronunciation: fro-nee-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (fron-im'-oce)
Definition: Wise, prudent, sensible
Meaning: wisely, sensibly, prudently.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wisely.

Adverb from phronimos; prudently -- wisely.

see GREEK phronimos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5430 phronímōs (an adverb) – shrewdly, as defined by one's own inner perspective ("personal insight" – literally, their "visceral opinion"). See 5429 (phronimos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb from phronimos
Definition
sensibly
NASB Translation
shrewdly (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5430: φρονίμως

φρονίμως, adverb, prudently, wisely: Luke 16:8. (From Aristophanes down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root φρήν (phrēn), meaning "mind" or "understanding."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek concept of φρόνιμος is akin to several Hebrew terms that convey wisdom and prudence, such as חָכָם (chakam, Strong's Hebrew 2450), which means "wise" or "skillful," and בִּין (bin, Strong's Hebrew 995), which means "to understand" or "to discern." These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the importance of wisdom and understanding in living a life that honors God.

Usage: The word φρόνιμος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who exhibit wisdom and prudence, often in contrast to those who are foolish or lacking in understanding. It appears in contexts that emphasize the importance of wise and discerning behavior, particularly in spiritual and moral matters.

Context: The term φρόνιμος is used in several key passages in the New Testament, highlighting the value of wisdom and discernment in the life of a believer. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus uses the term in parables to illustrate the importance of being prepared and making wise choices. For example, in Matthew 7:24, Jesus describes the wise man who builds his house on the rock, symbolizing the prudent person who hears and acts on His words: "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."

Similarly, in the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13), the wise virgins (φρόνιμοι) are those who are prepared for the bridegroom's arrival, in contrast to the foolish virgins who are unprepared. This parable underscores the necessity of spiritual readiness and foresight.

The Apostle Paul also uses the term in his epistles to encourage believers to live wisely. In Romans 11:25, he cautions the Gentile believers not to be conceited but to be aware of the mystery of Israel's partial hardening: "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."

The concept of φρόνιμος is closely associated with the biblical theme of wisdom, which is highly esteemed in both the Old and New Testaments. It involves not only intellectual understanding but also moral insight and the ability to apply knowledge in a way that aligns with God's will.

Forms and Transliterations

φρονιμως φρονίμως phronimos phronimōs phronímos phronímōs

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 16:8 Adv
GRK: ἀδικίας ὅτι φρονίμως ἐποίησεν ὅτι
NAS: he had acted shrewdly; for the sons
KJV: he had done wisely: for
INT: unrighteous because shrewdly he had done For

Strong's Greek 5430
1 Occurrence

φρονίμως — 1 Occ.