Strong's Lexicon paraphronia: Madness, insanity, irrationality Original Word: παραφρονία Word Origin: Derived from παρά (para, "beside" or "beyond") and φρήν (phrēn, "mind" or "understanding") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with madness is שִׁגָּעוֹן (shigga'own), which appears in passages like Deuteronomy 28:28, where it is listed as a curse for disobedience to God. Usage: The term "paraphronia" refers to a state of madness or irrationality, where one's mental faculties are impaired or functioning beyond the bounds of reason. In a biblical context, it often denotes a departure from sound judgment or wisdom, leading to actions or beliefs that are contrary to God's truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, mental health was often viewed through a spiritual or philosophical lens. Madness could be seen as a divine punishment or a result of moral failing. In the biblical context, madness is sometimes depicted as a consequence of turning away from God or as a condition that God can heal. The concept of sound mind and wisdom is highly valued in Scripture, contrasting with the chaos and disorder associated with madness. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3913 paraphronía (from 3844 /pará, "contrary-beside" and 5424 /phrḗn, "internal perspective regulating behavior") – properly, thinking "beside oneself," madness; insane (irrational) behavior, describing someone acting "out of their mind" (used only in 2 Pet 2:16). See 3912 (paraphroneō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paraphroneó Definition madness NASB Translation madness (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3913: παραφρονίαπαραφρονία, παραφρονιας, ἡ (παράφρων (see the preceding word)), madness, insanity: 2 Peter 2:16. The Greek writ, use not this word but παραφροσύνη (cf. Winer's Grammar, 24; 95 (90)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance madness. From paraphroneo; insanity, i.e. Foolhardiness -- madness. see GREEK paraphroneo Forms and Transliterations παραφρονιαν παραφρονίαν παραφυάδας παραφυάδες παραφυάδων παραφυάσι παραφυάσιν paraphronian paraphroníanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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