The meaning of “μωρός”
Understanding mōrós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the base of μυστήριον fool(-ish, X -ishness). - dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e. heedless, (morally) b...
μωρός
probably from the base of μυστήριον fool(-ish, X -ishness). - dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e. heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:19 | “Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?” Word: μωρός (mōrós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:18 | “Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.” Word: μωρός (mōrós) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:23 | “But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.” Word: μωρός (mōrós) | |
| Titus 3:9 | “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.” Word: μωρός (mōrós) |