φρονέω

phronéō · Greek · Strong's G5426 · 27 occurrences

The KJV renders 19 different Hebrew and Greek words as “think”

What it means

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)

from G5424 (φρήν);

How the KJV renders it

set the affection on, care, be like, regard, savour, think

Where that flattens a distinction

The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.

“think”

also renders logízomai (G3049), dokéō (G1380), dialogízomai (G1260), enthyméomai (G1760), oíomai (G3633), krínō (G2919), noiéō (G3539), hyponoéō (G5282), hēgéomai (G2233), bîyn (H995), dâbar (H1696), dâmâh (H1819), zâmam (H2161), châshab (H2803), çᵉbar (H5452), ʻâshath (H6245), ʻăshith (H6246), shâʻar (H8176)

“regard”

also renders blépō (G991), entrépō (G1788), epiblépō (G1914), bîyn (H995), dibrâh (H1700), chûwç (H2347), châshab (H2803), yâdaʻ (H3045), nâbaṭ (H5027), qâshab (H7181), shûwr (H7789), shâmaʻ (H8085), shâʻâh (H8159)

“care”

also renders mérimna (G3308), spoudḗ (G4710), mélō (G3199), dâbâr (H1697), chărâdâh (H2731)

“be like”

also renders eíkō (G1503), homoióō (G3666), dᵉmâh (H1821), châshab (H2803)

“savour”

also renders osmḗ (G3744), rêyach (H7381)

Answers that weigh this word

Where it appears

27 occurrences in the Greek text, first 21 verses shown.

1 Corinthians 13:11 · V-IAI-1S

When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child. Now that I have become a man, I have put away childish things.

1 Timothy 6:17 · V-PAN

Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

2 Corinthians 13:11 · V-PAM-2P

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected. Be comforted. Be of the same mind. Live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Acts 28:22 · V-PAI-2S

But we desire to hear from you what you think. For, as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.”

Colossians 3:2 · V-PAM-2P

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.

Galatians 5:10 · V-FAI-2P

I have confidence toward you in the Lord that you will think no other way. But he who troubles you will bear his judgment, whoever he is.

Matthew 16:23 V-PAI-2SMark 8:33 V-PAI-2SPhilippians 1:7 V-PANPhilippians 2:2 V-PAP-NPMPhilippians 2:5 V-PAM-2PPhilippians 3:15 V-PAI-2PPhilippians 3:19 V-PAP-NPMPhilippians 4:2 V-PANPhilippians 4:10 V-IAI-2PRomans 8:5 V-PAI-3PRomans 11:20 V-PAM-2SRomans 12:3 V-PANRomans 12:16 V-PAP-NPMRomans 14:6 V-PAI-3SRomans 15:5 V-PAN

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