Strong's Lexicon aphrosuné: Foolishness, folly, senselessness Original Word: ἀφροσύνη Word Origin: Derived from ἄφρων (aphron), meaning "foolish" or "without reason." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "aphrosuné" is אִוֶּלֶת (ivvelet), Strong's Hebrew 200, which also means foolishness or folly. Usage: The term "aphrosuné" refers to a lack of wisdom or understanding, often characterized by irrational or thoughtless behavior. In the New Testament, it is used to describe actions or attitudes that are contrary to God's wisdom and righteousness. It implies a moral and spiritual deficiency, rather than merely an intellectual one. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wisdom was highly valued, and foolishness was often seen as a moral failing. The concept of "aphrosuné" would have been understood as a significant flaw, not just in reasoning but in character. In Jewish thought, wisdom is closely associated with the fear of the Lord, and foolishness is often equated with wickedness and rebellion against God. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 877 aphrosýnē – lack of perspective, emphasizing its quality (foolishness) – note the -synē suffix (focusing on the inherent quality of a term). See 878 (aphrōn). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aphrón Definition foolishness NASB Translation foolishness (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 877: ἀφροσύνηἀφροσύνη, ἀφροσύνης, ἡ (ἄφρων), foolishness, folly, senselessness: 2 Corinthians 11:1, 17, 21; thoughtlessness, recklessness, Mark 7:22. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance folly, foolishly. From aphron; senselessness, i.e. (euphemistically) egotism; (morally) recklessness -- folly, foolishly(-ness). see GREEK aphron Forms and Transliterations αφροσύναις αφροσυνη αφροσύνη ἀφροσύνη ἀφροσύνῃ αφροσύνην αφροσυνης αφροσύνης ἀφροσύνης aphrosune aphrosunē aphrosunes aphrosunēs aphrosyne aphrosynē aphrosýne aphrosýnē aphrosýnei aphrosýnēi aphrosynes aphrosynēs aphrosýnes aphrosýnēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 7:22 N-NFSGRK: βλασφημία ὑπερηφανία ἀφροσύνη NAS: slander, pride [and] foolishness. KJV: blasphemy, pride, foolishness: INT: slander pride foolishness 2 Corinthians 11:1 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 11:17 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 11:21 N-DFS Strong's Greek 877 |
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