φρόνησιςphrónēsis

understanding, practical wisdom, prudence: Luke 1:17, Ephesians 1:8.

Greek (New Testament) · G5428

Synonyms

see σοφία, and cf. Lft., Notes, 317.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 2 times in the Bible.

  • Luke 1:17 He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly.”
  • Ephesians 1:8 He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.