International Standard Bible Encyclopedia PRUDENCE; PRUDENTproo'-dens, proo'-dent: In the Old Testament "prudence" is the translation of `ormah (Proverbs 8:12); also in the King James Version of sekhel (2 Chronicles 2:12, the Revised Version (British and American) "discretion"); and "prudent" is the translation of `arum, "subtle" (Proverbs 12:16, 23; Proverbs 13:16, etc.; compare Genesis 3:1 Job 5:12), and of bin (1 Samuel 16:18, the Revised Version margin "skillful"; Proverbs 16:21; Proverbs 18:15 Isaiah 5:21; Isaiah 10:13, the American Standard Revised Version "understanding," etc.), with other words. In the New Testament "prudence" occurs once as the translation of phronesis (Ephesians 1:8); "prudent" is in the King James Version the translation of sunetos, changed in the Revised Version (British and American) to "understanding" (Matthew 11:25 Acts 13:7); in 1 Corinthians 1:19, the American Standard Revised Version has "the discerning," the English Revised Version retains "prudent." In its etymological sense of seeing beforehand (contraction of "providence"), "prudence" does not occur in the New Testament. As forethought, foresight, prudence was reckoned one of the cardinal virtues by the ancient ethical writers. See the remarks of Coleridge on its lower and higher character in his Aids to Reflection, Aphor. 29. Greek 2103. Euboulos -- "prudent," Eubulus, a Christian ... 2102, 2103. Euboulos. 2104 . "prudent," Eubulus ... Word Origin from eu and boule Definition "prudent," Eubulus, a Christian NASB Word Usage Eubulus (1). Eubulus ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2103.htm - 6k 4908. sunetos -- intelligent 5429. phronimos -- practically wise, sensible 4998. sophron -- of sound mind, self-controlled 4995. sophronismos -- self-control Strong's Hebrew 7919a. sakal -- to be prudent... 7919, 7919a. sakal. 7919b . to be prudent. Transliteration: sakal Short Definition: wise. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to ... /hebrew/7919a.htm - 6k 7919. sakal -- to be prudent 6175. arum -- crafty, shrewd, sensible 6191. arom -- to be shrewd or crafty 7080. qasam -- to practice divination 995. bin -- to discern Library The Prudent Steward. And Antony Also was Exceeding Prudent, and the Wonder was that ... Men Entrust their Safety Rather to a Just than to a Prudent Man. . ... Whether Prudence Can be in Sinners? The Yoke of Jesus. And Perhaps Also from the Words, "For Ye See Your Calling... Again on the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xi. 25, "I Thank Thee, O ... But Upon those who have Used Dissimulation Like David... Whether Solicitude Belongs to Prudence? Whether the Manner and Order of the First Temptation was Fitting? Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (a.) Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior.2. (a.) Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money. Thesaurus Prudent (40 Occurrences)... in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or ... /p/prudent.htm - 20k Prudence (9 Occurrences) Thoughtless (17 Occurrences) Prudently (4 Occurrences) Simple (40 Occurrences) Inherited (23 Occurrences) Foolishness (30 Occurrences) Foreseeth (2 Occurrences) Paulus (1 Occurrence) Babes (18 Occurrences) Bible Concordance Prudent (40 Occurrences)Matthew 7:24 Whoever therefore hears these my words and does them, I will liken him to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock; Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore prudent as the serpents, and guileless as the doves. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Matthew 24:45 Who then is the faithful and prudent bondman whom his lord has set over his household, to give them food in season? Matthew 25:2 And five of them were prudent and five foolish. Matthew 25:4 but the prudent took oil in their vessels with their torches. Matthew 25:8 And the foolish said to the prudent, Give us of your oil, for our torches are going out. Matthew 25:9 But the prudent answered saying, We cannot, lest it might not suffice for us and for you. Go rather to those that sell, and buy for yourselves. Luke 10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give the measure of corn in season? Luke 16:8 And the lord praised the unrighteous steward because he had done prudently. For the sons of this world are, for their own generation, more prudent than the sons of light. Acts 13:7 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. 1 Corinthians 1:19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye prudent in Christ: we weak, but ye strong: ye glorious, but we in dishonour. 1 Timothy 3:2 The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching; 1 Samuel 16:18 Then one of the young men answered, and said, "Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Yahweh is with him." Proverbs 1:3 To be trained in the ways of wisdom, in righteousness and judging truly and straight behaviour: Proverbs 10:5 He who in summer gets together his store is a son who does wisely; but he who takes his rest when the grain is being cut is a son causing shame. Proverbs 10:19 Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely. Proverbs 12:16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. Proverbs 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit. Proverbs 14:15 A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways. Proverbs 14:18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Proverbs 15:5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is 'esteemed as' prudent. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Proverbs 19:14 House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. Proverbs 19:25 Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Proverbs 22:3 A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. Proverbs 27:12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. Isaiah 3:2 The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient, Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Isaiah 10:13 For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man: Isaiah 29:14 therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their prudent men will be hidden." Jeremiah 49:7 Of Edom. Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished? Hosea 14:9 Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of Yahweh are right, and the righteous walk in them; But the rebellious stumble in them. Amos 5:13 Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time. Subtopics Related Terms Transgressors (19 Occurrences) Links Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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