The meaning of “ἀσύνετος”
Understanding asýnetos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
foolish, without understanding. - unintelligent - by implication, wicked
ἀσύνετος
foolish, without understanding. - unintelligent - by implication, wicked
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:16 | “And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?” Word: ἀσύνετος (asýnetos) | |
| Mark 7:18 | “And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;” Word: ἀσύνετος (asýnetos) | |
| Romans 1:21 | “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” Word: ἀσύνετος (asýnetos) | |
| Romans 1:31 | “Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:” Word: ἀσύνετος (asýnetos) | |
| Romans 10:19 | “But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.” Word: ἀσύνετος (asýnetos) |