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GreekG3474Adjective

μωρός

mōros

13Occurrences
G3474Strong's #
AdjectivePart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e. heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd

probably from the base of G3466 (μυστήριον);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.prop., of the nerves, dull, sluggish (Hipp., Arist.).
2.Of the mind, dull, stupid, foolish
LXX: for נָבָל, etc.; frequently in Sir.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Adjective

Morphology Code

G:A

Full Description

Greek Adjective

Occurrences

μωρός appears 13 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Matthew
7
1 Corinthians
4
2 Timothy
1
Titus
1

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 1:25BSB

For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

1 Corinthians 3:18BSB

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.

2 Timothy 2:23BSB

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

Matthew 23:19BSB

You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?

Matthew 25:3BSB

The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.

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