Greek Word Study

The meaning of ἄνοια

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

Definition

folly, madness. - stupidity - by implication, rage

Explore Luke Quizzes

Test your knowledge of the book where this word appears most

Explore

Full Lexicon Index

Browse all Greek word studies

Browse
G454
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ἄνοια

Phonetican'-oy-ah
Transliterationánoia
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

folly, madness. - stupidity - by implication, rage

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 6:11

And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

Word: ἄνοια (ánoia)
2 Timothy 3:9

But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

Word: ἄνοια (ánoia)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
Book Distribution

Related Resources