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Prudence, Prudent
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words
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akin to phroneo, "to have understanding" (phren, "the mind"), denotes "practical wisdom, prudence in the management of affairs." It is translated "wisdom" in Luke 1:17; "prudence" in Ephesians 1:8 . See WISDOM.
"understanding," is rendered "prudence" in 1 Corinthians 1:19 , RV (AV, "understanding"); it suggests quickness of apprehension, the penetrating consideration which precedes action. Cp. B, in the same verse. See KNOWLEDGE , UNDERSTANDING.
signifies "intelligent, sagacious, understanding" (akin to suniemi, "to perceive"), translated "prudent" in Matthew 11:25 , AV (RV, "understanding"); Luke 10:21 (ditto); Acts 13:7 , RV, "(a man) of understanding;" in 1 Corinthians 1:19 , "prudent," RV an AV. Cp. asunetos, "without understanding."
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Vines, W. E., M. A. Entry for 'Prudence, Prudent'. Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ved/p/prudence-prudent.html. 1940.
Vines, W. E., M. A. Entry for 'Prudence, Prudent'. Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ved/p/prudence-prudent.html. 1940.
