Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 14:20 | “Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.” Word: φρήν (phrḗn) |