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The meaning of φρήν

Understanding phrḗn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably from an obsolete (to rein in or curb; compare φράσσω) understanding. - the midrif (as a partition of the body),...

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φρήν

Phoneticfrane
Transliterationphrḗn
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from an obsolete (to rein in or curb; compare φράσσω) understanding. - 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)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

Word: φρήν (phrḗn)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians
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