The meaning of “ἄφρων”
Understanding áphrōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fool(-ish), unwise. - properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) r...
ἄφρων
fool(-ish), unwise. - properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 12:20 | “But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” Word: ἄφρων (áphrōn) | |
| Romans 2:20 | “An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.” Word: ἄφρων (áphrōn) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:36 | “Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:” Word: ἄφρων (áphrōn) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:6 | “For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.” Word: ἄφρων (áphrōn) | |
| Ephesians 5:17 | “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. ” Word: ἄφρων (áphrōn) |