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φρόνησις G5428

G5428 is the Greek word φρόνησις, transliterated phrónēsis. The King James Version most often renders it wisdom.

Word: φρόνησιςTransliteration: phrónēsisLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

mental action or activity, i.e. intellectual or moral insight.

Where it comes from

from G5426 (φρονέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

wisdom 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: prudence, wisdom.

Verses using φρόνησις

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Luke 1:17 · KJV

And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5428 mean?

G5428 is the Greek word φρόνησις (phrónēsis), meaning mental action or activity, i.e. intellectual or moral insight.

How is G5428 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it wisdom (1 time).

How many times does G5428 appear in the Bible?

φρόνησις (phrónēsis) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5428 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5426 (φρονέω).

Nearby entries

G5425 · φρίσσω — to "bristle" or chill, i.e. shudder (fear)G5426 · φρονέω — to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or…G5427 · φρόνημα — (mental) inclination or purpose G5429 · φρόνιμος — thoughtful, i.e. sagacious or discreet…G5430 · φρονίμως — prudently G5431 · φροντίζω — to exercise thought, i.e. be anxious

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