G5424: φρήν
phrḗn · “thinking”
Definition
the midrif (as a partition of the body), i.e. (figuratively and by implication, of sympathy) the feelings (or sensitive nature; by extension (also in the plural) the mind or cognitive faculties)
KJV translates it as: understanding
Word origin: probably from an obsolete (to rein in or curb; compare G5420 (φράσσω));
Extended definition
[in LXX most frequently in Pr (Pro.6:32, al.) and chiefly for לֵב; also 3Ma.4:16 3Mac 5:47 ;]
chiefly in Hom. and Trag., but also in Plat., al., both sing. and pl.;
1. in physical sense, the parts about the heart, midriff.
2. heart, mind, thought: pl., 1Co.14:20 (see Edwards, Eng.-Gr. Lex., App., 1).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5424 is translated
- minds, ×1
- thinking ×1
Bible verses with G5424 (phrḗn)
Phrḗn appears in 1 verse.
- 1 Corinthians 14:20
Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
Words derived from G5424
ἄφρων G878
áphrōn — foolish
εὐφραίνω G2165
euphraínō — to celebrate
ὁμόφρων G3675
homóphrōn — like-minded
σώφρων G4998
sṓphrōn — self-controlled
ταπεινοφροσύνη G5012
tapeinophrosýnē — humility
ὑψηλοφρονέω G5309
hypsēlophronéō — be arrogant
φιλόφρων G5391
philóphrōn — friendly
φράσσω G5420
phrássō — to stop
φρεναπάτης G5423
phrenapátēs — deceiver
φρονέω G5426
phronéō — to reason
φρόνιμος G5429
phrónimos — thoughtful
φροντίζω G5431
phrontízō — be careful