ἄφρων
aphrōnAdjectiveG0878
foolish
From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5424 (φρήν);
Short Definition
properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving
Full Lexicon Entry
without reason, senseless, foolish, expressing "want of mental sanity and sobriety, a reckless and inconsiderate habit of mind" : opposite to φρόνιμος; to συνιέντες.
LXX Usage: for כְּסִיל, נָבָל, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
10 timesAppears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
4
Luke
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Peter
1
Ephesians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 15:36
- 2 Corinthians 11:16
- 2 Corinthians 12:6
- Ephesians 5:17
- Luke 12:20
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