Lexical Definition
φρόνημα phrónēma (fron'-ay-mah) purpose G:N-N
from φρονέω
(be, + be carnally, + be spiritually) mind(-ed).
- (mental) inclination or purpose
Abbott-Smith
** φρόνημα, -τος, τό (< φρονέω), [in LXX: II Mac 7:21 13:9 * ;]
that which is in the mind (the content of φρονεῖν, ICC, Ro., 86), the thought: Ro 8:6, 7, 27.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Romans | 8:6 · 8:7 · 8:27 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
φρόνημα-ημα, ατος, τό,
mind, spirit, ἔστ᾽ ἂν Διὸς φ. λωφήσῃ χόλου [Refs 5th c.BC+]; with limiting epithets, φ. δύσθεον [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ὠμόν [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 thought, purpose, will, φθέγμα καὶ ἀνεμόεν φ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τὸ φ. τῆς σαρκός, τοῦ πνεύματος, [NT] with stubborn thoughts, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τὰ σκλήρ᾽ ἄγαν φ.[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II either in good or bad sense,
__II.1 high spirit, resolution, pride, τὸ Ἀθηναίων φ. [Refs 5th c.BC+].; ἀνδρί γε φ. ἔχοντι to a man of spirit, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; courage, opposed to δειλία, [Refs 5th c.BC+]future infinitive, ἐν φρονήματι ὄντες τῆς Πελοποννήσου ἡγήσεσθαι aspiring to be leaders of the P., [Refs]: frequently in plural, high thoughts, proud designs, διασείσειν τὰ Ἀθηναίων φ. [φρόνημαων 5th c.BC: Euripides Tragicus “Heraclidae” 387. ">Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.2 in bad sense, presumption, arrogance, φρονήματος πλέως ὁ μῦθός ἐστιν [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III plural, ={φρένες}, heart, breast, ἰὸς ἐκ φρονημάτων.. πεσών [Refs 4th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Rom.8.6