μωρός

mōrosAdjectiveG3474

foolish

From: probably from the base of G3466 (μυστήριον);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

1.prop., of the nerves, dull, sluggish (Hipp., Arist.).
2.Of the mind, dull, stupid, foolish
LXX Usage: for נָבָל, etc.; frequently in Sir.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

13 times

Appears 13 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
7
1 Corinthians
4
2 Timothy
1
Titus
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:25
  • 1 Corinthians 3:18
  • 2 Timothy 2:23
  • Matthew 23:19
  • Matthew 25:3

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