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Prudence, Prudent

Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words

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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.
 
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