φρόνιμοι
phrónimos
Possessing sound judgment or practical wisdom; characterized by prudence and thoughtfulness in decision-making. In various contexts, can denote being sensible, shrewd, prudent, or judicious. In extended or negative contexts, may imply being cunning, crafty, or self-serving, but the primary sense is one of practical, discerning intelligence.
2 Corinthians 11:19 · Word #6
Lexicon G5429
| Lemma | φρόνιμος |
| Transliteration | phrónimos |
| Strong's | G5429 |
| Definition | Possessing sound judgment or practical wisdom; characterized by prudence and thoughtfulness in decision-making. In various contexts, can denote being sensible, shrewd, prudent, or judicious. In extended or negative contexts, may imply being cunning, crafty, or self-serving, but the primary sense is one of practical, discerning intelligence. |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φρόνιμος |
| Strong's | G5429 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5429-02
prudent ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative plural masculine; functioning substantivally as a predicate adjective ("the prudent ones"). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Prudent" reflects the core sense of possessing sound, practical judgment rooted in mindful thought (φρήν). The nominative plural masculine form is conveyed by "ones," preserving its adjectival function as a substantive plural. |
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