Lectionary Calendar
Monday, April 29th, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Prudence, Prudent

Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Prev Entry
Provocation, Provoke
Next Entry
Psalm
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
A — 1: φρόνησις

(Strong's #5428 — Noun Feminine — phronesis — fron'-ay-sis )

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.

A — 2: σύνεσις

(Strong's #4907 — Noun Feminine — sunesis — soon'-es-is )

"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.

B — 1: συνετός

(Strong's #4908 — Adjective — sunetos — soon-et'-os )

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."

Bibliography Information
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.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile