Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
purpose
Usage: φρόνημα, -τος, τό (φρονέω), [in LXX: 2Ma.7:21 2Mac 13:9 * ;] that which is in the mind (the content of φρονεῖν, ICC, Ro., 88), the thought: Rom.8:6-7, 27.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5427
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
2
Strong's G5427 Quick Answer
Strong's G5427 φρόνημα (phronema) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. phronema (fron'-ay-mah) n. 1. (mental) inclination or purpose [from G5426] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include mind and carnally. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- phronema (fron'-ay-mah) n. 1. (mental) inclination or purpose [from G5426]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- mind and carnally
Meaning and Definition
phronema (fron'-ay-mah) n. 1. (mental) inclination or purpose [from G5426] KJV: (be, + be carnally, + be spiritually) mind(-ed) Root(s): G5426
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5427. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5427 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render phronema, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
mind
Romans 8:7
2×
carnally
Romans 8:6
How Strong's G5427 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5427 (φρόνημα) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 7:21 — φρονήματι
- 2 Maccabees 13:9 — φρονήμασιν
Strong's G5427 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G5427 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Strong's G5427 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Yea, she exhorted every one of them in her own language, filled with courageous spirits; and stirring up her womanish thoughts with a manly stomach, she said unto them,
Now the king came with a barbarous and haughty mind to do far worse to the Jews, than had been done in his father’s time.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5427.
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Yea, she exhorted every one of them in her own language, filled with courageous spirits; and stirring up her womanish thoughts with a manly stomach, she said unto them,
Now the king came with a barbarous and haughty mind to do far worse to the Jews, than had been done in his father’s time.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5427, grouped by book.
Romans 3 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5427 FAQ
What does phronema (φρόνημα) mean?
Strong's G5427 is a Greek entry for G5427 φρόνημα (phronema). phronema (fron'-ay-mah) n. 1. (mental) inclination or purpose [from G5426]
How many times is phronema (φρόνημα) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G5427 across 2 books.
Where can I study phronema (φρόνημα) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5427 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate phronema (φρόνημα)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as mind and carnally. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5427 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5427, with linked reader references where each row is available.