μωραίνω (mōraínō) — Become Fool
Greek word study: μωραίνω (mōraínō), Strong's G3471. to become insipid; figuratively, to make (passively, act) as a simpleton
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to become insipid; figuratively, to make (passively, act) as a simpleton
KJV translation words: become fool, make foolish, lose savour
Strong's G3471 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:13 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 1:20.
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Verses (all 4)
- Matthew 5:13 — μωρανθῇ — shall become tasteless
- Luke 14:34 — μωρανθῇ — shall become tasteless
- Romans 1:22 — ἐμωράνθησαν — they became fools
- 1 Corinthians 1:20 — ἐμώρανεν — has made foolish
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Named in this entry's derivation: G3474 μωρός (mōrós).
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What does mōraínō (G3471) mean?
To become insipid; figuratively, to make (passively, act) as a simpleton.
How is G3471 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3471 as: become fool, make foolish, lose savour.
How often does μωραίνω (mōraínō) appear?
Strong's G3471 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:13 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 1:20.
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