Phrḗn — G5424

Definition

feminine noun

the midrif (as a partition of the body), i.e. (figuratively and by implication, of sympathy) the feelings (or sensitive nature; by extension (also in the plural) the mind or cognitive faculties)

1. the midriff or diaphragm, the parts about the heart
2. the mind

Usually translated as

understanding

Origin

probably from an obsolete phráō (to rein in or curb; compare G5420)

• phrássō (G5420)

Occurrences

Phrḗn occurs 2 times in 1 verse of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Corinthians (1)

• 1 Corinthians 14:20 — Brethren, be not children in understanding (φρεσίν): howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
• 1 Corinthians 14:20 — Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding (φρεσίν) be men.