Berean Strong's Lexicon evili: Foolish Original Word: אֱוִילִי Word Origin: Derived from the root אֱוִיל (eviyl), meaning "foolish" or "fool." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3474 (μωρός, mōros) - Often translated as "foolish" in the New Testament, used in similar contexts to describe a lack of wisdom or understanding, particularly in spiritual matters. Usage: The term "evili" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a person who lacks wisdom or understanding, often characterized by imprudent or morally deficient behavior. It conveys a sense of folly that is not just intellectual but also moral, indicating a rejection of God's wisdom and guidance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, wisdom was highly valued and seen as a gift from God. The Hebrew Scriptures often contrast the wise with the foolish, emphasizing that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). The foolish person, or "evili," is one who disregards divine instruction and lives in a way that is contrary to God's commandments. This concept is deeply rooted in the wisdom literature of the Bible, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, where the consequences of foolishness are frequently highlighted. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as evil Definition foolish NASB Translation foolish (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֱוִלִי adjective id. Zechariah 11:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foolish From 'eviyl; silly, foolish; hence (morally) impious -- foolish. see HEBREW 'eviyl Forms and Transliterations אֱוִלִֽי׃ אֱוִלִים֙ אולי׃ אולים ’ĕ·wi·lî ’ĕ·wi·lîm ’ĕwilî ’ĕwilîm eviLi eviLimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 19:11 HEB: אַךְ־ אֱוִלִים֙ שָׂ֣רֵי צֹ֔עַן INT: are mere foolish the princes of Zoan Zechariah 11:15 2 Occurrences |
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