Strong's Concordance, Greek Dictionary
14 King James Bible Verses
WORDS OF JESUS IN RED
Here is wise in the Bible. What does the source Greek word φρόνιμος mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Strong's Number: G5429
Greek Base Word: φρόνιμος
Usage: Wise(-r)
Definition: Thoughtful, i.e., sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious character; while G4680 denotes practical skill or acumen; and G4908 indicates rather intelligence or mental acquirement); in a bad sense conceited (also in the comparative).
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Derived terms: From G5424.
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1 to 14 of 14 Verses
“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:”
— Jesus, Matthew 7:24
“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”
— Jesus, Matthew 10:16
“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”
— Jesus, Matthew 24:45
“And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.”
— Jesus, Matthew 25:2
“But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”
— Jesus, Matthew 25:4
“And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.”
— Jesus, Matthew 25:8
“But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.”
— Jesus, Matthew 25:9
“And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?”
— Jesus, Luke 12:42
“And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.”
— Jesus, Luke 16:8
“For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.”
— Romans 11:25
“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”
— Romans 12:16
“We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.”
— 1 Corinthians 4:10
“I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:15
“For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:19
(End 1 to 14 of 14 Verses)
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