φρονεῖν
phronéō
mind
To think, to hold an opinion, to have an attitude or mindset. φρονέω is primarily used for exercising thought, forming or processing mental attitudes, setting one’s mind or intention toward something, or adopting a certain frame of mind. Depending on context, it can express opinions, feelings, or internal dispositions toward an object or person, as well as being disposed in a certain way, especially in volitional, ethical, or social matters.
Philippians 4:2 · Word #8
Lexicon G5426
| Lemma | φρονέω |
| Transliteration | phronéō |
| Strong's | G5426 |
| Definition | To think, to hold an opinion, to have an attitude or mindset. φρονέω is primarily used for exercising thought, forming or processing mental attitudes, setting one’s mind or intention toward something, or adopting a certain frame of mind. Depending on context, it can express opinions, feelings, or internal dispositions toward an object or person, as well as being disposed in a certain way, especially in volitional, ethical, or social matters. |
Morphology V PRS ACT INF
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | mind |
| Literal | to-think/be-minded |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φρονέω |
| Strong's | G5426 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5426-04
to be minded
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active infinitive (continuous aspect, active voice, verbal noun form). |
| Rendering Rationale | "To be minded" preserves the root sense of exercising the mind or adopting a disposition, rather than mere cognitive activity. The present active infinitive conveys an ongoing or characteristic act of mental orientation. |
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