ἄφρων (áphrōn) — Fool

Greek word study: ἄφρων (áphrōn), Strong's G878. properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving

GreekStrong's G878
Quick definition
Greek word
ἄφρων (áphrōn)

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properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving

Word study
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5424 (φρήν);

KJV translation words: fool(-ish), unwise

Where this word appears

Strong's G878 is tagged on 11 words in 10 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 11:40 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:15.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

a fool ×4Fool ×2Fools ×1foolish ×1fools ×1of foolish ×1of the foolish ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἄφρων ×4ἀφρόνων ×3ἄφρονα ×2ἄφρονες ×2

Books where it appears most

2 Corinthians ×5Luke ×2Romans ×11 Corinthians ×1Ephesians ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 10)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1 Α (A), G5424 φρήν (phrḗn).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G877 ἀφροσύνη (aphrosýnē).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does áphrōn (G878) mean?

Properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving.

How is G878 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G878 as: fool(-ish), unwise.

How often does ἄφρων (áphrōn) appear?

Strong's G878 is tagged on 11 words in 10 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 11:40 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:15.