Strong's Lexicon ashtuth: Folly, foolishness Original Word: עַשְׁתּוּת Word Origin: Derived from the root עָשַׁת (ashat), which means to be strong or firm. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is μωρία (moria), which also means folly or foolishness. This term is used in passages such as 1 Corinthians 1:18, where Paul speaks of the "foolishness" of the message of the cross to those who are perishing. Usage: The term "ashtuth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote folly or foolishness, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It conveys a lack of wisdom or understanding, particularly in relation to God's ways and commands. The word is typically used to describe actions or thoughts that are contrary to divine wisdom and righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, wisdom was highly valued and seen as a gift from God. The concept of folly, therefore, was not merely intellectual deficiency but a moral failing. It was associated with a rejection of God's guidance and a preference for one's own understanding. This perspective is rooted in the wisdom literature of the Bible, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ashath Definition thought NASB Translation holds (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַשְׁתּוּת (van d. H. וֺת-) noun feminine thought; — construct שַׁאֲנָ֑ן ׳ע Job 12:5 (וֺת#NAME?עֶ֫שֶׁת ֗֗֗ ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thought From ashath; cogitation -- thought. see HEBREW ashath Forms and Transliterations לְעַשְׁתּ֣וּת לעשתות lə‘aštūṯ lə·‘aš·tūṯ leashTutLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 12:5 HEB: לַפִּ֣יד בּ֭וּז לְעַשְׁתּ֣וּת שַׁאֲנָ֑ן נָ֝כ֗וֹן NAS: He who is at ease holds calamity KJV: despised in the thought of him that is at ease. INT: a lamp contempt holds ease prepared 1 Occurrence |
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