φρονέω (phronéō) — Phronéō

Greek word study: φρονέω (phronéō), Strong's G5426. 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

GreekStrong's G5426
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Greek word
φρονέω (phronéō)

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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)

Word study
Derivation: from G5424 (φρήν);

KJV translation words: set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think

Where this word appears

Strong's G5426 is tagged on 30 words in 22 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 16:23 and last appears in Colossians 3:2.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

minding ×4to think ×3regarding ×2regards it ×2to be of mind ×2I was thinking ×1do be minded ×1do think ×1mind ×1you have in mind ×1you think ×1your thoughts are of ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

φρονεῖν ×8φρονεῖτε ×4φρονοῦντες ×4φρονεῖς ×3φρονεῖ ×2φρονῶν ×2φρονοῦσιν ×1φρονήσετε ×1φρόνει ×1ἐφρόνουν ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×11Philippians ×111 Corinthians ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×1Acts ×12 Corinthians ×1Galatians ×1

Verses (all 22)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5424 φρήν (phrḗn).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2706 καταφρονέω (kataphronéō), G3912 παραφρονέω (paraphronéō), G4065 περιφρονέω (periphronéō), G5252 ὑπερφρονέω (hyperphronéō), G5427 φρόνημα (phrónēma), G5428 φρόνησις (phrónēsis).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does phronéō (G5426) mean?

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).

How is G5426 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5426 as: set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think.

How often does φρονέω (phronéō) appear?

Strong's G5426 is tagged on 30 words in 22 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 16:23 and last appears in Colossians 3:2.