ἀφροσύνη

aphrosunēNoun (Feminine)G0877

foolishness

From: from G878 (ἄφρων);

Short Definition

senselessness, i.e. (euphemistically) egotism; (morally) recklessness

Full Lexicon Entry

foolishness.
LXX Usage: for אִוֶּלֶת, נְבָלָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
3
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 11:1
  • 2 Corinthians 11:17
  • 2 Corinthians 11:21
  • Mark 7:22

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