Definition

to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience)

Etymology

from G5424 (φρήν);

Where the KJV renders it

• set the affection on
• (be) care(-ful)
• (be like-
• + be of one
• + be of the same
• + let this) mind(-ed)
• regard
• savour
• think

Every distinct English word the King James Version uses to translate this Greek term. The variety shows what readers in English receive across many different surface words — the same underlying word, scattered across the English Bible under different names.

What the first audience heard

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