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Lexicon :: Strong's H200 - 'iûeleṯ

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אִוֶּלֶת
Transliteration
'iûeleṯ
Pronunciation
iv-veh'-leth
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From the same as אֱוִיל (H191)
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 44c

Strong’s Definitions

אִוֶּלֶת ʼivveleth, iv-veh'-leth; from the same as H191; silliness:—folly, foolishly(-ness).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 25x

The KJV translates Strong's H200 in the following manner: folly (13x), foolishness (10x), foolish (1x), foolishly (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 25x
The KJV translates Strong's H200 in the following manner: folly (13x), foolishness (10x), foolish (1x), foolishly (1x).

  1. foolishness, folly

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אִוֶּלֶת ʼivveleth, iv-veh'-leth; from the same as H191; silliness:—folly, foolishly(-ness).
STRONGS H200: Abbreviations
אִוֶּ֫לֶת 25 noun feminine folly. — absolute Proverbs 12:23 +; construct Proverbs 14:8 +; suffix אִוַּלְתִּי Psalm 38:6, etc.; — folly, special product of כְּסִילִים (see כֶּסֶל) Proverbs 12:23 + (12 times); with פְּתָאִים Proverbs 14:18; with אֱוִלִיים only Proverbs 16:22; Proverbs 27:22 for alliteration. It is bound up in mind of boy, to be removed only by rod of discipline Proverbs 22:15; א׳ personified tears down house built by חַכְמוֺת נָשִׁים Proverbs 14:1; it is contrasted with תְּבוּנָה Proverbs 14:29; Proverbs 15:21.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Psalms

38:6

Proverbs

12:23; 12:23; 14:1; 14:8; 14:18; 14:29; 15:21; 16:22; 22:15; 27:22

H200

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H200 matches the Hebrew אִוֶּלֶת ('iûeleṯ),
which occurs 25 times in 24 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:5 - My wounds grow foul and fester because of my foolishness,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:5 - O God, thou knowest my folly; the wrongs I have done are not hidden from thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:23 - He dies for lack of discipline, and because of his great folly he is lost.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:23 - A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:16 - In everything a prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:1 - Wisdom builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:8 - The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:17 - A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:18 - The simple acquire folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:24 - The crown of the wise is their wisdom, but folly is the garland of fools.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:29 - He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:2 - The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:14 - The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:21 - Folly is a joy to him who has no sense, but a man of understanding walks aright.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:22 - Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:12 - Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs, rather than a fool in his folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:13 - If one gives answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:3 - When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:15 - Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:9 - The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:4 - Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:5 - Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:11 - Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool that repeats his folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 27:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:22 - Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, yet his folly will not depart from him.
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