The meaning of “συνετός”
Understanding synetós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prudent. - mentally put (or putting) together, i.e. sagacious
συνετός
prudent. - mentally put (or putting) together, i.e. sagacious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:25 | “At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.” Word: συνετός (synetós) | |
| Luke 10:21 | “In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.” Word: συνετός (synetós) | |
| Acts 13:7 | “Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.” Word: συνετός (synetós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:19 | “For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” Word: συνετός (synetós) |