μωραίνω

mōrainōVerbG3471

be foolish

From: from G3474 (μωρός);

Short Definition

to become insipid; figuratively, to make (passively, act) as a simpleton

Full Lexicon Entry

1.cl., to be foolish, play the fool.
2.LXX and NT, causal, to make foolish
LXX Usage: (בָּעַר ni.), R (שָׂכַל ni., pi.)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

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

1 Corinthians
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:20
  • Luke 14:34
  • Matthew 5:13
  • Romans 1:22

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