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The meaning of παραφρονία

Understanding paraphronía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

madness. - insanity, i.e. foolhardiness

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παραφρονία

Phoneticpar-af-ron-ee'-ah
Transliterationparaphronía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

madness. - insanity, i.e. foolhardiness

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Peter 2:16

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

Word: παραφρονία (paraphronía)

Usage Statistics

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Most Frequent Book
2 Peter
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