Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3474

Strong's G3474 · Greek

μωρός

moros · /mo-ros'/

Number
G3474
Language
Greek
Original word
μωρός
Transliteration
moros
Pronunciation
mo-ros'
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

probably from the base of 3466; dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e. heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd:--fool(-ish, X -ishness).

KJV: fool(-ish, X -ishness)

Root / derivation: probably from the base of 3466

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μωρός across 13 verses.

foolish6×
fools3×
fool2×
foolishness1×
things1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew7 verses
Matthew 5:22

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Raca: that is, Vain fellow

Matthew 7:26

And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

Matthew 23:17

Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

Matthew 23:19

Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

Matthew 25:2

And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

Matthew 25:3

They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

Matthew 25:8

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. gone out: or, going out

1 Corinthians4 verses
2 Timothy1 verse
Titus1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3474 (moros) mean?

probably from the base of 3466; dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e. heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd:--fool(-ish, X -ishness).

How many times does G3474 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3474 (μωρός) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “foolish.”

How is moros translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3474 is rendered as “foolish” (6×), “fools” (3×), “fool” (2×), “foolishness” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word μωρός come from?

probably from the base of 3466