Prudence, Prudent - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
Prudence, Prudent
[ A-1,Noun,G5428, phronesis ]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,Noun,G4907, sunesis ]
"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,Adjective,G4908, sunetos ]
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."