G5424 · Greek · Strong's Concordance

φρήν

phren

1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. the diaphragm, midriff; the mind, intellect, understanding, 1 Cor. 14:20 (2x)*"

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Definition and meaning

What does phren mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G5424

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

pr. the diaphragm, midriff; the mind, intellect, understanding, 1 Cor. 14:20 (2x)*

In the original Greek the word is written: φρήν

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with phren

These are the most notable occurrences of phren (G5424) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about phren

What does phren mean in Greek?

Strong's G5424 (phren) is a Greek word that means: pr. the diaphragm, midriff; the mind, intellect, understanding, 1 Cor. 14:20 (2x)* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does phren appear in the Bible?

The word phren (G5424) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5424?

Strong's G5424 is phren, a Greek word defined as: pr. the diaphragm, midriff; the mind, intellect, understanding, 1 Cor. 14:20 (2x)*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is phren in the Old Testament or New Testament?

phren is a Greek word found in the New Testament.