ὁμόφρων
homóphrōn
G3675 substantive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
having the same mind or attitude; characterized by unity of thought or disposition. The primary sense is 'like-minded,' indicating the sharing of the same perspective, intention, or sentiment. In context, it refers to being in harmonious agreement or having shared purpose within a group.
Semantic Range
like-minded, of one mind, harmonious in disposition, united in purpose or sentiment, sharing the same attitude
Root / Etymology
From ὁμοῦ ('together, in common') and φρήν ('mind, understanding; disposition'). Thus, ὁμόφρων literally means 'of one mind' or 'sharing the same outlook.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term ὁμόφρων appears rarely in extant Greek literature, with most NT occurrences reflecting exhortations to unity, especially within early communities. In classical Greek, φρήν covered not only intellect but emotional and moral disposition, so ὁμόφρων implies more than intellectual agreement: it suggests both mental alignment and shared feeling or commitment. In Hellenistic and Koine contexts, it frequently characterizes harmonious social or communal relations. Standard English translations like 'of one mind' or 'harmonious' may obscure the broader idea of unity of purpose, emotional solidarity, and mutual understanding inherent in the Greek term.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from the base of ὁμοῦ and φρήν; like-minded, i.e. harmonious:--of one mind.
Root Family
ὁμόφρων (homophrōn) — like-minded, of one mind, sharing understanding, united in disposition
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3675-01 |
ὁμόφρονες | omophrones | ADJ.S NOM M PL |
like-minded | like-minded ones | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3675-01 |
1 Peter 3:8 | ὁμόφρονες | omophrones | ADJ.S NOM M PL |
like-minded | like-minded ones |