Berean Strong's Lexicon mória: Foolishness, folly Original Word: μωρία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word μωρός (mōrós), meaning "foolish" or "dull." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to μωρία, the concept of folly is present in the Old Testament, often represented by the Hebrew word אִוֶּלֶת (ivvelet), meaning "folly" or "foolishness," as seen in Proverbs 9:13. Usage: In the New Testament, μωρία (mória) is used to describe the concept of foolishness or folly, particularly in the context of human wisdom as opposed to divine wisdom. It often highlights the contrast between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God, emphasizing that what the world considers foolish, God uses to accomplish His purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wisdom was highly esteemed, and philosophers were revered for their intellectual insights. The message of the cross, which is central to Christian teaching, was seen as foolishness by many in this context because it contradicted conventional wisdom and expectations of power and success. The early Christians faced ridicule for their beliefs, which seemed irrational to the prevailing cultural norms. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3472 mōría (from 3474 /mōrós) – folly; literally, dull (lacking sharpness). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom móros Definition foolishness NASB Translation foolishness (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3472: μωρίαμωρία, μωρίας, ἡ (μωρός), first in Herodotus 1, 146 (Sophocles, others). foolishness: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 21, 23; 1 Corinthians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 3:19 (Sir. 20:31). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foolishness. From moros; silliness, i.e. Absurdity -- foolishness. see GREEK moros Forms and Transliterations μωρια μωρία μωριαν μωρίαν μωριας μωρίας moria moría mōria mōría morian morían mōrian mōrían morias morías mōrias mōríasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 1:18 N-NFSGRK: μὲν ἀπολλυμένοις μωρία ἐστίν τοῖς NAS: of the cross is foolishness to those KJV: that perish foolishness; but INT: indeed perishing foolishness is those 1 Corinthians 1:21 N-GFS 1 Corinthians 1:23 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 2:14 N-NFS 1 Corinthians 3:19 N-NFS Strong's Greek 3472 |
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