Berean Strong's Lexicon mórologia: Foolish talk, silly talk Original Word: μωρολογία Word Origin: From μωρός (mōros, meaning "foolish") and λόγος (logos, meaning "word" or "speech") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "mórologia," the concept of foolish speech can be related to Hebrew terms such as אֱוִיל (eviyl, meaning "fool") and סָכָל (sakal, meaning "foolish"). Usage: The term "mórologia" refers to speech that is senseless, foolish, or lacking in wisdom. It is used to describe conversations or words that are trivial, frivolous, or devoid of meaningful content. In the context of the New Testament, it often carries a negative connotation, warning believers against engaging in such speech. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and speech were highly valued, and the ability to speak wisely and persuasively was considered a mark of education and virtue. Foolish talk, therefore, was not only seen as a lack of wisdom but also as a failure to live up to societal standards of communication. In the early Christian community, speech was seen as a reflection of one's inner character and spiritual maturity. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3473 mōrología (from 3474 /mōrós, "dull, without an edge," and 3004 /légō, "speaking to a conclusion") – literally, "foolish (moronic) words," i.e. speech flowing out of a dull, sluggish heart (mind) that lost its edge (grip) on reality. This is the "talk of fools, involving foolishness and sinning together" (R. Trench, 121). See 3474 (mōros). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom móros and legó Definition foolish talking NASB Translation silly talk (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3473: μωρολογίαμωρολογία, μωρολογιας, ἡ (μωρολόγος), (stultiloquium, Plautus, Vulg.), foolish talking: Ephesians 5:4. (Aristotle, h. a. 1, 11; Pint. mor., p. 504 b.) (Cf. Trench, N. T. Synonyms, § xxxiv.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foolish talking. From a compound of moros and lego; silly talk, i.e. Buffoonery -- foolish talking. see GREEK moros see GREEK lego Forms and Transliterations μωρολογια μωρολογία morologia morología mōrologia mōrologíaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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