Word Study · Strong's G5426 · Greek
φρονέω
phroneo
fron-eh'-o
Strong's 1890 spelling: phronéō
“to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
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)
Rendered in the KJV as
set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think.
- 26occurrencesin the New Testament
- 9 of 27New Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 18inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 26 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 18
- φρονεῖν4
- φρονοῦντες,3
- φρονεῖς2
- φρονεῖτε2
- φρονεῖτε,2
- ἐφρονεῖτε,1
- ἐφρόνουν1
- φρονεῖ1
- φρόνει1
- φρονεῖν,1
- φρονεῖν·1
- φρονεῖς·1
and 6 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 23
- minding,3
- to be of mind2
- caring;1
- do be minded1
- do be thinking1
- do set [your] minds on1
- do think,1
- I was thinking1
- mind1
- minding.1
- regarding1
- regards [it]1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 14
- verb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)6
- verb · present active, participle (“the one who…”) · nominative (subject) · masculine plural4
- verb · present active, statement · 2nd person singular3
- verb · present active, command · 2nd person plural3
- verb · future active, statement · 2nd person plural1
- verb · imperfect active, statement · 1st person singular1
- verb · imperfect active, statement · 2nd person plural1
- verb · present active, statement · 2nd person plural1
- verb · present active, statement · 3rd person plural1
- verb · present active, statement · 3rd person singular1
- verb · present active, command · 2nd person singular1
- verb · present active, participle (“the one who…”) · nominative (subject) · masculine singular1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- V-PAN · 6
- V-PAP-NPM · 4
- V-PAI-2S · 3
- V-PAM-2P · 3
- V-FAI-2P · 1
- V-IAI-1S · 1
- V-IAI-2P · 1
- V-PAI-2P · 1
- V-PAI-3P · 1
- V-PAI-3S · 1
- V-PAM-2S · 1
- V-PAP-NSM · 1
All 26, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
Philippians carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Romans9 occurrences
- Romans 8:5φρονοῦσινphronousinverb · present active, statement · 3rd person pluralThose who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.here: mind
- Romans 11:20φρόνειphroneiverb · present active, command · 2nd person singularThat is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.here: do be minded
- Romans 12:3φρονεῖν,phroneinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.here: to think,
- Romans 12:3φρονεῖνphroneinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.here: to think
- Romans 12:16φρονοῦντες,phronountesverb · present active, participle (“the one who…”) · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralLive in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.here: minding,
- Romans 12:16φρονοῦντες,phronountesverb · present active, participle (“the one who…”) · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralLive in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.here: minding,
- Romans 14:6φρονῶνphronōnverb · present active, participle (“the one who…”) · nominative (subject) · masculine singularHe who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.here: regarding
- Romans 14:6φρονεῖphroneiverb · present active, statement · 3rd person singularHe who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.here: regards [it]
- Romans 15:5φρονεῖνphroneinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,here: to be of mind
Philippians10 occurrences
- Philippians 1:7φρονεῖνphroneinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.here: to feel
- Philippians 2:2φρονῆτε,phronēteverb · present active, subjunctive · 2nd person pluralthen make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.here: you may be minded,
- Philippians 2:2φρονοῦντες,phronountesverb · present active, participle (“the one who…”) · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralthen make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.here: minding,
- Philippians 2:5φρονεῖτεphroneiteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluralLet this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:here: do be thinking
- Philippians 3:15φρονῶμεν·phronōmenverb · present active, subjunctive · 1st person pluralAll of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.here: we may reason;
- Philippians 3:15φρονεῖτε,phroneiteverb · present active, statement · 2nd person pluralAll of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.here: you reason,
- Philippians 3:19φρονοῦντες.phronountesverb · present active, participle (“the one who…”) · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralTheir end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.here: minding.
- Philippians 4:2φρονεῖνphroneinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.here: to be of mind
- Philippians 4:10φρονεῖν·phroneinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.here: caring;
- Philippians 4:10ἐφρονεῖτε,ephroneiteverb · imperfect active, statement · 2nd person pluralNow I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.here: you were concerned,