Greek Word Study
φρήν
phrḗn
G5424
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G5424
KJV Translations
understanding
Derivation / Root
probably from an obsolete (to rein in or curb; compare G5420 (φράσσω));
Definition of phrḗn
φρήν (phrḗn) — 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)
Word Origin
This word comes probably from an obsolete (to rein in or curb; compare G5420 (φράσσω)); See the root word: G5420 (φράσσω).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from φρήν.
φράσσω
phrássō
G5420
to fence or inclose, i.e. (specially), to block up (figuratively, to silence)
ἄφρων
áphrōn
G878
properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving
εὐφραίνω
euphraínō
G2165
to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice
ὁμόφρων
homóphrōn
G3675
like-minded, i.e. harmonious
σώφρων
sṓphrōn
G4998
safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
ταπεινοφροσύνη
tapeinophrosýnē
G5012
humiliation of mind, i.e. modesty
ὑψηλοφρονέω
hypsēlophronéō
G5309
to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant
φιλόφρων
philóphrōn
G5391
friendly of mind, i.e. kind
φρεναπάτης
phrenapátēs
G5423
a mind-misleader, i.e. seducer
φρονέω
phronéō
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 certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience)
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