The meaning of “μωρία”
Understanding mōría reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
foolishness. - silliness, i.e. absurdity
μωρία
foolishness. - silliness, i.e. absurdity
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 1:18 | “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” Word: μωρία (mōría) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:21 | “For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.” Word: μωρία (mōría) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:23 | “But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;” Word: μωρία (mōría) | |
| 1 Corinthians 2:14 | “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” Word: μωρία (mōría) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:19 | “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.” Word: μωρία (mōría) |