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φρήν G5424
G5424 is the Greek word φρήν, transliterated phrḗn. The King James Version most often renders it understanding.
What it means
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).
Where it comes from
probably from an obsolete (to rein in or curb; compare G5420 (φράσσω)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: understanding.
Verses using φρήν
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 14:20 · KJV
Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5424 mean?
G5424 is the Greek word φρήν (phrḗn), meaning 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).
How is G5424 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it understanding (2 times).
How many times does G5424 appear in the Bible?
φρήν (phrḗn) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5424 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from an obsolete (to rein in or curb; compare G5420 (φράσσω)).
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