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Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words

Prudence, Prudent:

akin to phroneo, "to have understanding" (phren, "the mind"), denotes "practical wisdom, prudence in the management of affairs." It is translated "wisdom" in Luk 1:17; "prudence" in Eph 1:8.
See WISDOM.

Prudence, Prudent:

"understanding," is rendered "prudence" in 1Cr 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.

Prudence, Prudent:

signifies "intelligent, sagacious, understanding" (akin to suniemi, "to perceive"), translated "prudent" in Mat 11:25, AV (RV, "understanding"); Luk 10:21 (ditto); Act 13:7, RV, "(a man) of understanding;" in 1Cr 1:19, "prudent," RV an AV. Cp. asunetos, "without understanding."