Phronema denotes the directed outlook attributed to the flesh or Spirit, with outcomes and relation to God made explicit.

The attested usage presents a directed outlook or intention: the outlook of the flesh is set in clauses concerning death and hostility toward God, while that of the Spirit is associated with life, peace, and intercession according to God.

1. Directed outlook or intention · dominant

   In Romans 8:6 the nominative singular neuter form stands in the contrasted clauses about the flesh and the Spirit; the APB renders these as leading to “death” and to “life and peace.” In Romans 8:7 it is the outlook of the flesh that is hostile toward God and does not submit to God's law, while Romans 8:27 speaks of what the Spirit has in view in interceding for the saints according to God.

   Romans 8:6Romans 8:7Romans 8:27

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB renders the term as “purpose” in Romans 8:6 and Romans 8:7, but as “mind” in Romans 8:27. These renderings confirm the surrounding clauses rather than establish separate meanings.