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Lexicon :: Strong's G878 - aphrōn

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ἄφρων
Transliteration
aphrōn (Key)
Pronunciation
af'-rone
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἄλφα (G1) (as a negative particle) and φρήν (G5424)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:220,1277

Strong’s Definitions

ἄφρων áphrōn, af'-rone; from G1 (as a negative particle) and G5424; properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving:—fool(-ish), unwise.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G878 in the following manner: fool (8x), foolish (2x), unwise (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G878 in the following manner: fool (8x), foolish (2x), unwise (1x).

  1. without reason

  2. senseless, foolish, stupid

  3. without reflection or intelligence, acting rashly

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἄφρων áphrōn, af'-rone; from G1 (as a negative particle) and G5424; properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving:—fool(-ish), unwise.
STRONGS G878:
ἄφρων, -ονος, ὁ, ἡ, -ον, τό, (from α privative and φρήν, cf. εὔφρων, σώφρων) [from Homer down], properly, without reason ([εἴδωλα, Xenophon, mem. 1, 4, 4]; of beasts, ibid. 1, 4, 14), senseless, foolish, stupid; without refection or intelligence, acting rashly: Luke 11:40; Luke 12:20; Romans 2:20; 1 Corinthians 15:36; 2 Corinthians 11:16, 19 (opposed to φρόνιμος, as in Proverbs 11:29); 2 Corinthians 12:6, 11; Ephesians 5:17 (opposed to συνιέντες); 1 Peter 2:15. [A strong term; cf. Schmidt, chapter 147 § 17.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Proverbs
11:29
Luke
11:40; 12:20
Romans
2:20
1 Corinthians
15:36
2 Corinthians
11:16; 11:19; 12:6; 12:11
Ephesians
5:17
1 Peter
2:15

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G878 matches the Greek ἄφρων (aphrōn),
which occurs 112 times in 110 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 3 (2Sa 13:13–Pro 17:10)

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:13 - And I, whither shall I remove my reproach? and thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. And now, speak, I pray thee, to the king, for surely he will not keep me from thee.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 2:10 - But he looked on her, and said to her, Thou hast spoken like one of the foolish women. If we have received good things of the hand of the Lord, shall we not endure evil things? In all these things that happened to him, Job sinned not at all with his lips before God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:2 - For wrath destroys the foolish one, and envy slays him that has gone astray.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:3 - And I have seen foolish ones taking root: but suddenly their habitation was devoured.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:8 - They are sons of fools and vile men, whose name and glory are quenched from off the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:36 - Howbeit do thou learn, Job: no longer make answer as the foolish:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:1 - (LXX 13:1) For the end, a Psalm of David. The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They have corrupted themselves, and become abominable in their devices; there is none that does goodness, there is not even so much as one.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 39:8 - (LXX 38:9) Deliver me from all my transgressions: thou hast made me a reproach to the foolish.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:10 - (LXX 48:11) When he shall see wise men dying, the fool and the senseless one shall perish together; and they shall leave their wealth to strangers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:1 - (LXX 52:1) For the end, a Psalm of David upon Maeleth, of instruction. (52:2) The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They have corrupted themselves, and become abominable in iniquities: there is none that does good.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:18 - (LXX 73:18) Remember this thy creation: an enemy has reproached the Lord, and a foolish people has provoked thy name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:22 - (LXX 73:22) Arise, O God, plead thy cause: remember thy reproaches that come from the foolish one all the day.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:6 - (LXX 91:7) A foolish man will not know, and a senseless man will not understand this.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:8 - (LXX 93:8) Understand now, ye simple among the people; and ye fools, at length be wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:22 - So long as the simple cleave to justice, they shall not be ashamed: but the foolish being lovers of haughtiness, having become ungodly have hated knowledge, and are become subject to reproofs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:12 - A foolish man and a transgressor goes in ways that are not good.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:7 - passing by the corner in the passages [fn]near her house,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:4 - Whoso is foolish, let him turn aside to me: and to them that want understanding she says,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:13 - A foolish and bold woman, who knows not modesty, comes to want a morsel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:16 - saying, Whoso is most senseless of you, let him turn aside to me; and I exhort those that want prudence, saying,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:1 - A wise son makes his father glad: but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:4 - Poverty brings a man low: but the hands of the vigorous make rich. (LXX 10:4a) A son who is instructed shall be wise, and shall use the fool for a servant.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:18 - Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings are most foolish.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:21 - The lips of the righteous know sublime truths: but the foolish die in want.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:23 - A fool does mischief in [fn]sport; but wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:29 - He that deals not graciously with his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:1 - He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:15 - The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:16 - A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:23 - An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:16 - Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:20 - If thou walkest with wise men thou shalt be wise: but he that walks with fools shall be known.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:1 - Wise women build houses: but a foolish one digs hers down with her hands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:3 - Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:7 - All things are adverse to a foolish man; but wise lips are the weapons of discretion.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:8 - The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:16 - A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:18 - Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:24 - A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:29 - A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:33 - There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:2 - The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:5 - A fool scorns his father's instruction: but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall [fn]utterly perish from the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:7 - The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:20 - A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:22 - Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:27 - But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:2 - A wise servant shall have rule over foolish masters, and shall divide portions among brethren.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:7 - Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:10 - A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.

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