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ἄφρων -ον

Word data

• Strongs: G08780

• Alternate spellings:

, gen. -ονος

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 11

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

φρήν),

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

• Related words:

• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

without reason;

Explanation:

senseless; foolish;

Citations:

without reason, senseless, foolish, expressing "want of mental sanity and sobriety, a reckless and inconsiderate habit of mind" (Hort; cf. MM, s.v.): [Lk [11](2Co 12:11):40](Luk 11:40) [12:20](Luk 12:20), [Ro 2:20](Rom 2:20), [I Co 15:36](1Co 15:36), [II Co 11:16](2Co 11:16) [12:6](2Co 12:6), 11, [I Pe 2:15](1Pe 2:15); opp. to φρόνιμος, [II Co 11:19](2Co 11:19); to συνιέντες, [Eph 2:17](Eph 2:17).†